Jobdescription
For our client, a leading company in the pharmaceutical sector, we are seeking a Cells Assay Associate/Scientist
In this role, you will work with a highly engaged team of cellular assay scientists and automation experts using state-of-the-art technologies. You will be responsible for establishing, developing, optimizing and executing cellular assays for hit characterization, high-throughput screening and compound profiling.
General Information:
Start date: June 2025
Latest Start Date: August 2025
Planned duration: 6 months (maternity leave coverage)
Extension: to be discussed
Workplace: Basel
Workload: 100%
Home Office: not possible, lab based position
Working hours: Standard
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Supporting our cellular assays function which plays a crucial role in our department's role in generating novel small molecule starting points for drug discovery.
Shaping and evolving the role to ensure a smooth transition from project inception through assay development to the search for small molecule hits in high throughput screening.
Nurturing trustful relationships and effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
Must Haves:
Apprenticeship or a Bachelor's or Master's degree
1-3 years of experience in biotech/ pharmaceutical industry, in a laboratory environment
Experience in cellular assay techniques (including cell culture, assay design in multiwell plates, optimization, and troubleshooting), the ability to analyze and interpret complex data, and to clearly present findings to colleagues and stakeholders
It is advantageous to have experience in basic pharmacology, design-of-experiment, automated liquid-handling
Driven by your scientific curiosity and excited about new approaches
Resourceful and flexible in problem-solving and in working collaboratively and inclusively with strong oral and written communication skills
Thrives in a dynamic, inclusive environment that gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development. You know how to prioritize and create clarity and focus
Fluent in English
Marta Tomczyk