Lab Automation Scientist - Drug Discovery & Assay Expert

Novartis AG; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid option(s)

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Zusammenfassung

Novartis in Basel is seeking a Research Scientist II to drive laboratory automation support and hands‑on assay development for drug discovery projects. The role balances automation operations with hands‑on biochemical, cellular, and biophysical assays, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.

You will provide rapid technical support, train users, and collaborate with project teams to advance hit‑to‑lead activities, while maintaining state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation and software.

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.
• Strong data analysis, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills; ability to support multiple users.
• Fluent in English, German, and French.

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary IMM contact for laboratory automation systems and liquid handling platforms.
• Ensure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of 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 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

Laboratory automation

Assay development

Data analysis

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master in Biology/Biochemistry/Pharmacology/ Biotechnology

Tools

Genedata Screener

Spotfire

GraphPad Prism

Dianthus

SPR

Jobbeschreibung

Novartis in Basel is seeking a Research Scientist II to drive laboratory automation support and hands‑on assay development for drug discovery projects. The role balances automation operations with hands‑on biochemical, cellular, and biophysical assays, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.

You will provide rapid technical support, train users, and collaborate with project teams to advance hit‑to‑lead activities, while maintaining state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation and software.