Job Abstract

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

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. 

The Opportunity

Roche is the world’s #1 provider of companion diagnostics, offering unrivaled experience in developing and commercializing predictive tests that enable personalized treatment strategies for patients.

The Supervisor, Instrument Services (Supervisor) will direct the day to day activities of the engineering technicians; will ensure the integrity of the Genmark work instructions for ePlex repair/maintenance and is responsible for the monitoring of, repair and scheduled preventive maintenance on ePlex instruments and ePlex fixtures across multiple labs.

• You will diagnose failure, replace defective components and perform basic troubleshooting with support from Engineers using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals and verbal and/or written instructions; You will maintain appropriate maintenance and repair logs.

• You will Make detailed observations, help to analyze data and interpret results. 

• You will use a variety of hand, power and test tools and equipment.

• You will Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

• You will maintain lab space and project workspaces

• You will execute test plans, including verification and validation following protocols

This position is located on-site in Carlsbad, CA and Torrey Pines, CA.
There are no relocation benefits for this position.

Who You Are:
(Required)

• You have a B.S degree in engineering, computer science (and/or other relevant areas of studies) with 3+ years of related experience working on instrumentation

• You have a demonstrated level of expertise in written and verbal communication skills, preparation of documents (including data summaries, reports and procedures.)

• You have demonstrated problem solving skills: ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; suggestions for alternate ways to improve processes.

• You have demonstrated the ability to interact with internal customers and listen to their concerns about instrument performance so as to provide status updates on repairs.

Preferred:

• You have experience in molecular diagnostics

• You have demonstrated experience with SolidWorks, CAD, JMP software

• You have experience managing the daily work of other technicians

• You are adaptable to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events; manages competing demands

• You have excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple changing projects and priorities

• You have experience working collaboratively, fostering professional and constructive relationships as part of a team

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The essential functions of the job are usually performed in an environmentally controlled facility where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  This position may involve a combination of office and biotechnology laboratory environments.   The employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood borne pathogens and automated equipment.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee may sometimes be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

This position is based in Carlsbad, CA and Torrey Pines, CA.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Carlsbad, CA is $64,800 - $120,400.  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

GenMark is now a proud member of the Roche Group, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare.  As a global leader in healthcare, Roche Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of products, tools and services that help in the prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases like HPV, HIV, hepatitis and diabetes as well as other medical conditions, such as fertility and blood coagulation. With the addition of GenMark to the Roche Group, syndromic infectious disease diagnostics is now added to the long list of disease states and conditions that the Roche Group addresses.  GenMark’s ePlex true sample-to-answer system offers unique solutions to address the most significant challenges facing clinical laboratories, while supporting hospital systems to deliver patient-centered, value-based care. ePlex streamlines the diagnostic workflow from physician order entry to the final test report and is the true sample-to-answer solution designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and increase lab efficiency. GenMark is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

GenMark is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.