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