Associate Scientist Technical Development

Gi Group; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 110’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company in Basel is seeking an Associate Scientist for Technical Development. The role focuses on compound profiling and formulation development, requiring strong analytical skills and teamwork. Ideal candidates will hold a BSc or MSc in Pharmacy or Chemistry, with proficiency in English and knowledge of German or French considered a plus. This is a full-time position with a clear track for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record with responsibilities in formulation development and analytical investigations.
• Work experience in pharmaceutical or related fields preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills in German or French are beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Independently plan, execute, and interpret experiments in compound characterization.
• Conduct analytical investigations for drug substance physicochemical characterization.
• Develop and apply HPLC methods for stability measurements.

Kenntnisse

Analytical investigations

Compound characterization

Formulation development

Strong collaboration

Self-motivation

Team orientation

English fluency

German or French knowledge

Ausbildung

BSc./MSc in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related disciplines

Tools

HPLC

DSC

XRPD

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Scientist Technical Development

Associate Scientist Technical Development

For our client, an international pharmaceutical company, we are currently looking for an Associate Scientist - Technical Development.

Location: Basel

Contract: 18.08.2025 - 17.02.2026

You will work in a chemical and pharmaceutical profiling group, which focuses on technical compound profiling at the interface of drug discovery and early phases of drug development.

Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, execute, and interpret experiments in compound characterization and formulation development
• Conduct analytical investigations (drug substance/product physicochemical characterization: DSC, TGA, XRPD, DVS)
• Perform formulation activities (solution/suspension formulation screening, characterization, scale-up, and supply)
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and infrastructure
• Utilize relevant laboratory tools and procedures (HPLC, DSC, XRPD, etc.)
• Develop and apply HPLC analytical methods for stability measurements

Requirements:

• Proven track record with the above mentioned responsibilities
• Work experience in this field or related disciplines preferred
• BSc./MSc in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related disciplines beneficial
• Strong collaboration, self-motivation, and team orientation
• Fluent English required; German or French beneficial

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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