IPS - PBS industrial placement - Long Term Storage Associate

The Position

Pharmaceutical Industrial Placement in Pharma Biosample Services

We are offering a non-laboratory office based opportunity to one Industrial Placement student with interest in understanding clinical trial development and patients biosample and data management. In this role, the selected candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including operational and data experts who support the execution of biosample and biomarker strategies that are critical for translating patient samples into new medicines.

This position is located in Pharma Biosample Services (PBS), a department within the PD (Pharma Development) organization of Roche. PBS enables to source, access, and unlock the increased scientific insight from samples and sample data. PBS takes accountability at Roche for patient samples that are stored long-term. We ensure the continued preservation and responsible management of biosamples, relieving study teams of logistical burden and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Although located within the PD organisation, PBS works globally across business partners (early and late development) to enable Roche scientists to optimally use patient samples available for research to better understand diseases and treatments.

During the placement you will be based in the Roche UK offices at the Welwyn Garden City site. This is not a laboratory based placement and candidates will be required to be based in the office.

The successful candidate will receive full training in the specific Sample Long Term Storage process, and will be supported by experienced employees that will provide coaching, mentoring and oversight on a day-to-day basis (they may not be colocated but the team is working globally very efficiently).

Your Impact

You will be in charge of managing long-term sample storage requests, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless and compliant sample transfers to their designated storage locations.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Management of long-term storage (LTS) requests and collaboration with Roche global requesters, PBS colleagues and external storage partners.
• Explain the LTS process to requesters and provide relevant documentation.
• Ensure appropriate templates are used for the setup and import of sample data.
• Review requests and clarify details when required.
• Inform requesters of sample storage locations for sample shipment.
• Ensure correct sample and study data standards are linked to stored samples.
• Resolve queries and improve processes analysing issue trends using a centralized issue log.
• Optionally be able to contribute to Welwyn site-wide events and projects (e.g Wellbeing, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion).

Your profile

You should be an undergraduate in your second year of your Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences background. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development. You are interested in understanding and applying project management principles. You are interested in clinical trial patient biosample collection and ethical use that deliver data to drive decision making. You are resourceful and flexible in problem solving and working in a collaborative and inclusive manner. You have a sense for ensuring that everyone has the required information at all times.

You are equipped with strong planning and organizational skills which give you the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time. Your skills and experience allows you to be a professional, reliable, collaborative and team-oriented employee.

Our commitment

At Roche, you will have the opportunity to join an established early careers community, with a dedicated Early Careers Forum to share experiences, network and develop a broader understanding of the diverse functions in this pioneering healthcare company. This is a great opportunity to further develop your skills and create meaningful connections with other talents that are launching their careers.

Application Process:

Phase I:

Purpose – our focus on this first stage is to understand why you have applied for this role and what you will bring to the role to ensure team and personal success

• CV & Cover Letter
• Video Interview

You Should, Therefore, Provide Responses To The Following

As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position.

• Why Roche: What is your key motivation for applying for this placement?
• Why you: What personal qualities, skills and experience will you bring in relation to what the role will require?

Your cover letter should not exceed one page.

Phase II:

• Final Assessment Center

If successful at the Video, CV and Cover Letter screen, you will be invited to the final stage of the application process. This will include a face to face interview, and relevant activities critical for the role, giving you a taste of Roche and the placement opportunity.

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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.