Associate Scientist - Downstream Process Development

Coopers Group; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopers Group in Basel, Basel-Stadt, is seeking an Associate Scientist to plan and perform scientific experiments for DS manufacturing processes. You will collaborate in a multifunctional project team led by a Project Leader and contribute to downstream development activities using chromatography or filtration.

You will maintain lab instruments, document experiments, optimize methods, and ensure safety and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an associate scientist/associate expert or a completed Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency with laboratory and technical tools, as well as software and computer tools.
• Experience with downstream development technologies like chromatography or filtration is a plus.
• Basic presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS) manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader.
• Conduct experiments related to purification processes (e.g., chromatography or filtration).
• Contribute to project-related scientific/technical activities with guidance from experienced team members.
• Maintain lab instruments and infrastructure, ensuring quality, quantity, and timelines in all assigned projects.
• Document scientific experiments and plant activities and optimize existing methods to develop more efficient ones.
• Communicate and address problems, perform safety and literature searches, and manage chemicals and solvents within your area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with other team members to facilitate deliveries of DS.

Skills

Lab techniques

Documentation & reporting

Safety & compliance

Chemical handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Chromatography

Filtration

Job description

Your responsibilities:

• Plan and perform scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS) manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader.
• Conduct experiments related to purification processes (e.g., chromatography or filtration).
• Contribute to project-related scientific/technical activities with guidance from experienced team members.
• Maintain lab instruments and infrastructure, ensuring quality, quantity, and timelines in all assigned projects.
• Document scientific experiments and plant activities and optimize existing methods to develop more efficient ones.
• Communicate and address problems, perform safety and literature searches, and manage chemicals and solvents within your area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with other team members to facilitate deliveries of DS.

Your background:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an associate scientist/associate expert or a completed Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency with laboratory and technical tools, as well as software and computer tools.
• Experience with downstream development technologies like chromatography or filtration is a plus.
• Basic presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills.