Roche Diagnostics GmbH

Roche was founded in Switzerland (Basel) in 1896. Already in the following year, the German subsidiary in Grenzach was established. Roche is active in over 100 countries and employs more than 94,000 people worldwide. In Germany, one of the most important countries for Roche, approximately 15,900 employees work for the company at the sites in Mannheim, Penzberg and Grenzach. 
The company has since evolved from a small pharmaceutical laboratory to a globally leading, research-oriented healthcare company in the areas of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. With innovative products and services used for the early detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, the company contributes on a broad basis to the improvement of health and quality of life. Roche is one of the most important suppliers of diagnostics worldwide. The Roche Diagnostics Division offers an unmatched spectrum of innovative test products and services researchers, physicians, patients, hospitals and laboratories worldwide.