Senior Engineer/Scientist in Electrochemical Method Development

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Who We Are

At Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS), our mission is clear: to diagnose earlier, develop faster, and personalize treatment because every patient is unique. Within Computational Science & Informatics (CSI), we are the bridge between our origin and our future, shaping the next era of human health through precise, data-driven diagnostics and precision medicine. 

We excel in delivering rigorous, clinically actionable data analysis across our diagnostics portfolio, believing that advancing computational methods and informatics solutions is essential to harnessing dynamic human health data. By listening closely to patients and physicians, and leveraging digitization and cutting-edge technologies, we work collaboratively to turn insights into impact. 

This shared spirit creates an environment where ideas grow, new approaches are trialed, and competitive products reach patients faster—ultimately realizing the DIA 10-year vision and our One Roche ambitions so that everyone can access personalized healthcare solutions. 

The Opportunity

As a Senior Engineer/Scientist in Electrochemical Method Development, you will be the primary owner of analytical performance specifications for Blood Gas and Electrolyte (BGE) parameters. You will work at the intersection of electrochemistry, advanced mathematics, and medical technology to ensure our diagnostic systems deliver clinical excellence.

• Innovate Measurement Methods: Define and optimize electrochemical and optical measurement methods, collaborating across sensor, hardware, and software teams to push the boundaries of diagnostic precision.

• Master Mathematical Modeling: Create robust models for measurement and calibration, translating complex physical principles into precise signal interpretation algorithms.

• Drive Algorithmic Progress: Apply modern development techniques, including model-based design and machine learning, to continuously improve data workflows and diagnostic accuracy.

• Solve Issues: Conduct deep-dive scientific investigations into product issues, developing innovative remedial solutions to maintain peak performance.

• Engineer Performance: Manage tolerance budgets and control all influence factors on analytical results, ensuring strict traceability to global reference materials.

• Lead System Validation: Spearhead the planning and execution of functional and stability tests, using statistical characterization to evaluate system-wide results.

• Solve Complex Challenges: Conduct deep-dive scientific investigations into real-world product issues, developing innovative remedial solutions to maintain peak performance.

Who You Are

You are a scientifically driven expert who values technical rigor and thrives in interdisciplinary environments. You are passionate about applying your expertise to solve challenges that directly impact patient health.

• Academic Excellence: You hold a Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field (e.g., Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics)

• Experience: You ​have 7+ years of professional industry related experience.

• IVD Specialist: You bring deep knowledge of In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and the specific requirements for analyzing biological samples.

• Standards Expert: You are experienced in working within international guidelines such as ISO 13485, CLSI guidelines for analytical performance, and Risk Management (FMEA).

• Data-Driven Thinker: You possess strong skills in mathematical and statistical analysis, with a proactive, hands-on mentality toward solving complex problems.

• Technical Communicator: You excel at presenting complex scientific results to international teams and have a high standard for technical documentation.

• Collaborative Mindset: You enjoy working in a regulated, agile environment and have an open mindset toward continuous learning and cross-functional teamwork.

• Communication Skills: Fluent English is required. ​

Ready to help us lead the way in healthcare? Together, we’ll advance along the whole patient journey with the aspiration to prevent, stop and cure diseases.

* This is an on-site position and no relocation assistance is provided.

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.