Associate Scientist – Technical Development vacancy for a globally operating Basel based company in the pharmaceutical sector.

Your tasks:

• Independently plan, organize, execute, document and interpret scientific experiments for DS and/or DP applying state of the art analytical science and technologies (e.g., analytical method validations/transfers/stability/release testing, cleaning verification etc.) according to the agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance to cGMP.
• Responsible for planning own work and adjusting efforts to meet goals.
• Understand applied practices, concepts and processes in analytical field, specifically to Oligonucloetides.
• Ability to perform complex tasks without having established procedures under minimum supervision.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new technologies.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues, providing scientific rationale and solutions.
• Write and review analytical documents (raw data, validation protocol, SOPs).
• Responsible for good documentation and laboratory practices during execution of laboratory activities.
• Active participation in unit working group for continuous improvement and timely fulfill the assigned tasks.
• Exhibit strong team spirit and promote knowledge exchange
• Work according to appropriate SOPs, Quality Directives, Health and Safety (HSE) regulations and internal guidelines.

Your experience/knowledge:

• Bachelors/Masters in Life Science (e.g., analytical / pharmacy / chemistry).
• 2-3 years’ minimum experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in the field of therapeutic oligonuclotides is desired.
• Strong experience in liquid chromatography (IPRP, AEX, Hilic) is a prerequisite.
• Demonstrated experience in analytical technologies like Coulometry for water determination, UV-Spectrometry for assay or melting temperature determination, and colorimetry/turbidimetry would be an asset.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Your soft skills:

• Ability to perform in a highly dynamic environment.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, collaborative spirit, self-driven attitude, high level of learning agility are key attitudes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Location:              Basel, Switzerland
Sector:                 Pharmaceutical
Start:                    09/2025
Duration:              12MM+
Ref.Nr.:                 BH23135

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Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are welcome, we will support you all the way.

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