Laboratory Technician

nemensis ag Schweiz; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

nemensis ag Schweiz is seeking a Laboratory Technician – Process Chemistry (m/f/d) in the Basel area for an 18‑month temporary assignment. You will plan and run chemical synthesis experiments, generate and present data to project teams, and collaborate with process chemists to optimize scales and timelines.

You will support scale‑up, troubleshoot pilot campaigns, and participate in GMP and non‑GMP batch manufacturing using modern platforms like biocatalysis and flow chemistry.

Qualifikationen

• Completed apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant/in) or an equivalent technical‑scientific qualification.
• Hands‑on experience in synthetic chemistry and genuine enthusiasm for laboratory work.
• Practical exposure to process development and scale‑up of chemical reactions.
• Confident handling of standard synthesis and analytical equipment such as HPLC, GC, NMR, EasyMax, or FlexyALR.
• Solid understanding of laboratory safety and HSE standards, ideally with GxP awareness.
• A structured, precise way of working paired with strong documentation skills.
• Good command of German and strong written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Plan and run chemical synthesis experiments independently, safely, and in line with project timelines
• Generate, evaluate, and clearly communicate experimental data to project teams and manufacturing sites
• Work closely with process chemists to design experiments, interpret results, and define next steps
• Support scale‑up and troubleshooting activities during pilot and manufacturing campaigns, including yield optimization and cycle‑time estimates
• Take part in the manufacture of small‑scale GMP and non‑GMP batches, including for advanced therapeutic modalities such as ADCs
• Get involved with modern technology platforms, from biocatalysis and flow chemistry to sustainable process design
• Keep laboratory equipment, instruments, and inventories in a safe, compliant, and fully operational state
• Document all work accurately and completely in the electronic lab notebook (eLN), following Good Documentation Practice
• Share your knowledge with apprentices, interns, and junior colleagues as you grow into the role

Kenntnisse

Synthetic chemistry

Lab technician

Process development

GxP awareness

German

English

Ausbildung

Apprenticeship as Laboratory Technician

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

EasyMax

FlexyALR

Jobbeschreibung

Laboratory Technician – Process Chemistry (m/f/d)

Turn Chemistry Into Progress – One Experiment at a Time

Do you love the moment when a reaction finally works exactly as planned? Are you looking for a hands‑on role where your lab skills directly shape how tomorrow's medicines get made? As a Laboratory Technician – Process Chemistry (m/f/d), you'll be right where the science happens: at the bench, in the data, and at the heart of process development.

• Duration: 18 months (temporary assignment)
• Location: Basel area

About Our Client

For our client, an internationally active company in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, we are looking for a Laboratory Technician – Process Chemistry (m/f/d). The company is recognized for its strong focus on innovative drug substance development and combines classical process chemistry with forward‑looking technologies such as biocatalysis, flow chemistry, and process analytical technology.

Your Tasks

• Plan and run chemical synthesis experiments independently, safely, and in line with project timelines
• Generate, evaluate, and clearly communicate experimental data to project teams and manufacturing sites
• Work closely with process chemists to design experiments, interpret results, and define next steps
• Support scale‑up and troubleshooting activities during pilot and manufacturing campaigns, including yield optimization and cycle‑time estimates
• Take part in the manufacture of small‑scale GMP and non‑GMP batches, including for advanced therapeutic modalities such as ADCs
• Get involved with modern technology platforms, from biocatalysis and flow chemistry to sustainable process design
• Keep laboratory equipment, instruments, and inventories in a safe, compliant, and fully operational state
• Document all work accurately and completely in the electronic lab notebook (eLN), following Good Documentation Practice
• Share your knowledge with apprentices, interns, and junior colleagues as you grow into the role

What You Bring

• Completed apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant/in) or an equivalent technical‑scientific qualification
• Hands‑on experience in synthetic chemistry and genuine enthusiasm for laboratory work
• Practical exposure to process development and scale‑up of chemical reactions
• Confident handling of standard synthesis and analytical equipment such as HPLC, GC, NMR, EasyMax, or FlexyALR
• Solid understanding of laboratory safety and HSE standards, ideally combined with GxP awareness
• A structured, precise way of working paired with strong documentation skills
• Good command of German and strong written and spoken English