Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Basel, we are looking for a
Process Data Scientist
Background:
We are looking for a dedicated junior Process Data Scientist to join our Drug Substance Manufacturing unit in Basel. You will focus on the core technical aspects of Multivariate Data Analysis: developing, validating, and maintaining robust models that contribute to our quality assurance.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Model Development:
- Design and build MVDA models for Drug Substance manufacturing processes.
- Responsible for the end-to-end technical creation of the model structure. - Data Pre-processing & Curation:
- Apply rigorous data modeling techniques.
- Ensuring that raw process data is correctly pre-processed to prevent false positive/false negative results. - Validation & Maintenance:
- Execute formal validation protocols to demonstrate model suitability.
- Responsible for maintaining the lifecycle of these models, ensuring they remain accurate over time as process baselines evolve.
Must Haves:
- Ideally a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemometrics, Statistics, or Biotechnology. Alternatively a Bachelor or Master’s degree combined with relevant work experience
- Min. 2 years experience in statistics
- First professional/industry experiences
- Min. B2/C1 level in English and German
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with Open-DCP or similar modeling frameworks (e.g., SIMCA).
- Knowledge of the R programming language for statistical computing.
- Experience with Aveva PI System Explorer (OSIsoft) for data retrieval.
What you will be offered:
- An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
- Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
- Central location in Basel
- Varied job profile
- Further training opportunities through temptraining
- Working in a dynamic and motivated team
If you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms Marianne Buser.
Basel-Stadt Biotechnology statistics SIMCA process data Scientist Drug Substance Data Pre Processing Validation Model Development