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In-vitro Pharmacology and Cell Culture Specialist, Arbon
Client: Nutreco Switzerland GmbH
Location: Arbon, Switzerland
Job Category: Other
Job Reference: 1c322ce88c8e
Job Views: 5
Posted: 15.02.2025
Expiry Date: 01.04.2025
Job Description:
Nutreco is a leading global animal nutrition company offering solutions that go beyond nutrition. We support our customers to produce more feed in a sustainable way to feed the growing population.
In 2021, Nutreco established the Nutreco Exploration (NutEx) group who develops novel and proprietary ultra-specialty ingredients and empowers the development of innovative functional feeds.
For the phytotechnology program, Nutreco founded a Competence Center for Medicinal Plant Solutions (Nutreco Garden of the Future = NuGaFu). Located in Switzerland’s Phytovalley near the Austrian and German border, the Center commands state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities allowing the conduct of all activities required for the discovery and development of PhytoComplexes used in the feed industry.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced cell biologist and bioassay developer to join our discovery team and lead the in vitro biomodelling laboratory.
As an in vitro bioassay scientist, you will play a key role in advancing our discovery programmes through the development and implementation of innovative in vitro assays. These efforts will support the identification of suitable candidates for the development of our PhytoComplexes.
This role involves hands-on work in the laboratory as well as a project management role within the discovery activities. You will work in a dynamic and innovative team focused on cutting-edge science with opportunities for professional development.
This is a laboratory-based role requiring you to be based full-time at our site in the Lake of Constance area of Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop and execute cell-based assays to assess the biological activity of potential candidates across multiple indications and targets in support of the Discovery Programme.
* Collaborate with the discovery team in all steps of the discovery process and provide cell biology expertise.
* Independently design, run, troubleshoot and interpret experiments.
* Contribute to data analysis, visualisation and interpretation of experimental results.
* Write internal study reports.
* Liaise with external CROs to augment internal capabilities.
* Manage in vitro bioassay laboratory, including procurement and maintenance of laboratory reagents and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master's or PhD degree with several years' experience preferably in life sciences, molecular biology or experimental pharmacology.
* A solid background in assay development for biochemical and cellular assays in support of discovery projects.
* Proficiency in standard cell and molecular biology techniques, including plate-based assays (ELISA, MSD, etc.), cell-based assays, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, reporter gene and gene expression studies, etc.
* Strong motivation to quickly learn new skills, grow as a scientist and adapt to new challenges.
* Team player with the ability to work effectively in a project-oriented, fast-paced environment.
* Highly flexible, responsive and accountable work ethic.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present results.
* Proficient in relevant software (e.g. GraphPad Prism) and Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).
Further Requirements:
* Good written and spoken German and English skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with team members.
* An open and communicative personality with willingness to work in a discovery environment with partly non-linear workflows.
This role will be based in Arbon, Switzerland; local labor conditions apply.
We offer a highly creative, diverse, scientific, and imaginative environment with direct business impact and working in an interdisciplinary team with highly qualified, motivated people in a pleasant working environment.
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