Expert Science and Technology in Downstream Process Development

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

Job summary

Novartis, contracted via Magnit Global, seeks an Expert Science and Technology in Downstream Process Development in Basel. You will plan and perform experiments to ensure timely drug substance delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining lab equipment.

Starting December 2026 for 24 months, onsite work at the Basel site. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, strong lab skills, and proficiency in English, with experience in chromatography or filtration considered a

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Good communication skills.
• Basic presentation and scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform scientific experiments for DS manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with multifunctional project teams.
• Maintain lab instruments and infrastructure; document experiments.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Chromatography

Filtration

Job description

This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!

This role is offered through Magnit Global, who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives.

Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on…

Job Description

As an Expert Science and Technology in Downstream Process Development, you will plan and perform scientific experiments to ensure the timely delivery of drug substance (DS) manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with multifunctional project teams, conduct purification experiments, and contribute to scientific and technical activities with guidance from experienced team members. Your responsibilities include evaluation and reporting of lab experiments, maintaining lab instruments, optimizing methods. Additionally, you will communicate and address problems, perform safety and literature searches, and work with other team members to facilitate DS delivery.

Major Accountabilities

• 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an associate scientist/associate expert or a completed Bachelor’s degree
• Proven experience in safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials, and equipment.
• Strong scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area (e.g. biotechnology).
• 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.
• Good communication skills.
• Technician with continuing education (EU) or BSc or equivalent.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Workload: 100% (40 hours per week)

Role type: Onsite

Required start date: December 2026

Contract: 24 months

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at [e-mail].