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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBasel, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least Sek E school level (BS/BL/SO), Sek (AG), Mittlere Reife (Germany), or a higher school level.
  • Have good performance in mathematics and science subjects.
  • Have German at native-speaker level or B2 proficiency, and basic English knowledge.
  • Have an interest in scientific questions such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
  • Be reliable, observant, and have good manual skills.
  • Be able to work in a team, participate actively in discussions, develop creative solutions, and also work independently and with concentration.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of innovative tests and medicines.
  • Work in different areas of the Pharma division, which may include pharmaceutical research and development, quality control, or environmental and occupational safety laboratories.
  • Work with modern equipment and methods alongside chemists, biologists, and pharmacists.
  • Maintain the laboratory and ensure analytical and measurement instruments and general equipment are operational.
  • Use modern software for work preparation and planning, data analysis, and experiment documentation.
  • Regularly present work and results to supervisors or directly in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Desired Qualifications

  • There may be an opportunity, depending on performance, for Roche to support further training after the apprenticeship.

About the Company

Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Roche is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. It develops medicines and diagnostic tools that help detect, monitor, and treat diseases, using research and biotechnology to drive new therapies and tests. Roche combines drug development with in-house diagnostic products to support personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to individual patients based on test results. Its approach differs from many peers by integrating drug discovery with diagnostic capabilities and by expanding its research through strategic acquisitions (like Genentech) to strengthen its biotechnology and R&D capabilities. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes and healthcare worldwide by delivering reliable medicines, accurate diagnostic tests, and data-driven care.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1896

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