Analytical Development Scientist

nemensis ag; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

nemensis AG is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist (m/w/d) to shape the future of Radioligand Therapy. The role involves designing and validating analytical methods to characterize and quantify substances in the RLT portfolio, and expanding tools like LC-MS for peptides and radiolabelled compounds.

The position requires independent planning, execution and documentation of experiments, strong collaboration across international teams, and a proactive approach to problem-solving whilst

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences with at least two years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, establish and validate analytical methods for radioligand therapy projects.
• Plan, perform, interpret, and document experiments to meet timelines and quality requirements.
• Expand analytical toolbox and apply LC-MS to peptides and radiolabelled compounds.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to drive development.
• Identify and resolve issues with methods and instrumentation using sound judgement.
• Ensure accurate, compliant documentation of lab activities.
• Support instrument upkeep and day-to-day lab operations.
• Share knowledge and present findings within scientific networks.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in life sciences

Tools

UHPLC

LC-MS

UV-Vis

Job description

Analytical Development Scientist (m/w/d)

Shape the Future of Radioligand Therapy as an Analytical Development Scientist (m/w/d)

• Location: Basel

Employment type: Temporary placement

About our client

For our client, a globally active pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative medicines, we are looking for an Analytical Development Scientist (m/w/d) to strengthen their Technical Research & Development organization. The company is expanding its expertise in Radioligand Therapy (RLT), a fast-growing field combining targeted radiotherapy with advanced pharmaceutical science to bring next-generation treatments to patients worldwide.

• Design, establish and validate analytical methods to characterize and quantify drug substances and drug products within the Radioligand Therapy (RLT) portfolio
• Independently plan, perform, interpret and document scientific experiments in line with defined timelines and quality requirements
• Help expand a modern analytical toolbox, applying techniques such as LC-MS, to advance the analysis of peptides and radiolabelled compounds
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional project teams to keep complex development projects on track
• Identify and resolve issues with analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation, applying sound scientific judgement
• Ensure accurate, compliant documentation of all laboratory activities
• Support instrument upkeep and day-to-day lab operations, promoting lean and resource-conscious ways of working
• Exchange knowledge with colleagues across the organization and present findings within scientific networks

Your profile

• Degree (Bachelor's, Master's or PhD) in a life science discipline such as analytical or organic chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field, combined with at least two years of relevant laboratory experience
• Solid practical background in modern separation and analytical techniques, for example UHPLC, LC-MS and UV-Vis, along with the curiosity to evaluate emerging technologies
• Sound chemical and analytical understanding of peptides
• A proactive, solution-driven mindset, comfortable developing creative approaches to complex scientific challenges and championing new methods
• Confident handling of chromatography and other relevant laboratory software
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines and regulatory expectations for analytical testing
• Comfortable working both independently and within international, cross-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, strong time management and fluent English