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The Position
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A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
That’s what makes us Roche.
As a Principal Scientist Operations, you will supervise the first shift Central Weigh sub-team within the Manufacturing Support area. Manages the schedule and work assignments of the staff (5-10 employees).
The Opportunity
Staff Management and Development:
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Provides coaching, training, and development opportunities.
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Offers ongoing, constructive and timely feedback on performance and progress.
Raw Material Dispensing and Inventory Management:
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Ensures accuracy, quality, and timeliness of activities.
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Manages inventory of raw materials.
Project and Work Responsibility:
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Ensures timely completion of projects, aligning activities with project critical path, and adapting to changing priorities.
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Coordinates dispensing activities across shifts to meet production schedules.
Communication and Representation:
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Conveys critical information to management and provides consistent feedback to teams.
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May represent the department as the primary contact on projects.
Procedural and Documentation Duties:
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Prepares production documents, writes/revises SOPs, and monitors lab supply inventory.
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Manages documentation in accordance with procedures and handles hazardous materials if necessary.
Cross-Department Collaboration and Troubleshooting:
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Serves as a resource to various departments, offering timely responses and follow-ups.
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Troubleshoots and resolves issues creatively, exploring new solutions and methodologies.
People and Administrative Responsibilities:
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Handles HR tasks such as hiring, performance feedback.
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Manages attendance and employee grievances, ensuring alignment with project priorities.
Who You Are
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You have a Bachelor's Degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
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You have 6 years relevant industry experience. 7 + years of relevant industry experience preferred.
Are equivalencies acceptable?
Yes. Equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Branchburg, NJ is $ 87,500.00 -162,500.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
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What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible.
Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.
Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
