Automation & Drug Discovery Scientist II

Novartis; Basel-Stadt; Vor Ort; CHF 66.000 - 122.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Novartis in Basel is seeking an IMM laboratory automation specialist who will own and optimize automation infrastructure, provide rapid hands-on support, and drive assay development across drug discovery projects.

You will collaborate with project teams to advance hit-to-lead and lead optimization, ensure data quality, and maintain state-of-the-art instrumentation and software. This role is onsite in Basel with potential hybrid flexibility where possible.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory automation and liquid handling platforms.
• Practical experience in biochemical and/or cellular assay development and execution.
• Demonstrates a service-oriented mindset by responding constructively to urgent support requests, maintaining a positive attitude, and providing reliable assistance on automation platforms and devices.
• Provide strategic oversight of IMM laboratory automation infrastructure by anticipating future scientific requirements, maintaining state-of-the-art instrumentation and software, and developing long-term automation solutions that support departmental objectives.
• Understanding of drug discovery workflows and hit-to-lead activities. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to prioritize and support multiple users and projects simultaneously.

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary IMM contact for laboratory automation systems and liquid handling platforms.
• Ensure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of laboratory automation infrastructure.
• Provide rapid hands-on technical support and training to automation users across IMM.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and execute biochemical, cellular, and biophysical assays supporting drug discovery projects.
• Perform compound profiling and small- to medium-throughput screening campaigns using automated platforms.
• Analyze and communicate experimental results to project teams and stakeholders.
• Support assay automation, implementation, and transfer onto automated workflows.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to advance hit-to-lead and lead optimization activities.
• Maintain high scientific and operational standards, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.

Kenntnisse

Lab automation

Liquid handling

Biochemical assays

Cell-based assays

Analytical data

Troubleshooting

Project collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Biology/related field

Tools

Genedata Screener

Spotfire

GraphPad Prism

Jobbeschreibung

Novartis in Basel is seeking an IMM laboratory automation specialist who will own and optimize automation infrastructure, provide rapid hands-on support, and drive assay development across drug discovery projects.

You will collaborate with project teams to advance hit-to-lead and lead optimization, ensure data quality, and maintain state-of-the-art instrumentation and software. This role is onsite in Basel with potential hybrid flexibility where possible.