Lab Technician Oligonucleotide Analytics

Gi Life Sciences Basel; Basel; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Life Sciences Basel is seeking a Lab Technician specializing in oligonucleotide analytics. The role focuses on analytical development, method validation, and rigorous GxP compliance, with hands-on work in HPLC (UV) and MS.

You will plan, execute, and document experiments, contribute to method improvements, and collaborate with a small team while maintaining high attention to quality and accuracy, communicating in English.

Qualifications

• Vocational scientific qualification with 2–3 years in pharma/biotech.
• Hands-on with analytical instruments (HPLC, MS).
• Interest/background in oligonucleotide analytics.
• Knowledge of LC-MS applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine measurements for oligonucleotides (HPLC with UV and MS).
• Plan, execute and document experiments with teammates.
• Use Empower or OpenLab to control instruments.
• Evaluate data with Genedata or Oligo Analysis Accelerator.
• Develop, improve and validate analytical methods for quality assessment of oligonucleotides.
• Ensure GxP compliance and adherence to SOPs.

Skills

Analytical development

Quality mindset

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Chemical Laboratory Technician qualification

Tools

HPLC

MS

LC-MS

Empower

OpenLab

Genedata

Oligo Analysis Accelerator

Job description

Lab Technician Oligonucleotide Analytics

For out Client, - La we are looking for someone who has completed a vocational scientific qualification (e.g. apprenticeship, laboratory technician, Chemielaborant) and brings 2–3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a clear focus on analytical development for oligonucleotides or peptides. Someone who offer strong hands-on expertise with HPLC, MS and ideally LC-MS, an excellent quality mindset with great attention to detail, and the ability to quickly adapt to new tools, ideas and agile ways of working while communicating confidently in English and is motivated to focus on Lab Work.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Performing routine measurements for Oligonucleotides (mainly HPLC with UV and/or Single Quad MS detection)
• Planning, executing, and documenting experiments collaboratively in a team of five associates.
• Use chromatographic data systems like Empower or OpenLab to control analytical instruments.
• Evaluate data with Genedata or Oligo Analysis Accelerator
• Developing, improving, and validating analytical methods for the quality assessment of Oligonucleotides.
• Ensuring compliance with GxP guidelines and relevant SOPs.

Must Haves

• A vocational scientific qualification as chemical laboratory technician (e.g. apprenticeship) with at least 2-3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and techniques (e.g., HPLC, MS)
• Interest or background in analytical development for oligonucleotides
• Strong knowledge of LC-MS applications and instruments is a plus
• Experience with large molecules/biologics analytics is an advantage
• Self-motivated, proactive, open-minded, goal-oriented, and a strong team player
• Stringent quality mindset, excellent attention to detail, and knowledge of GxPrequirements across clinical phases.
• command of English; proficiency is beneficial.