Oncology Biochemistry Scientist — Breakthrough Research

Novartis AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis AG in Basel, Switzerland, seeks a Scientific Associate in Oncology Biochemistry to develop and characterize assays, and to investigate how promising compounds work across low molecular weight and radioligand therapy programs.

You will collaborate across disciplines and sites to generate high-quality scientific insights advancing oncology drug discovery, with English fluency and hands-on lab experience essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor- or Master-s degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related discipline.
• Practical laboratory experience in a comparable research position.
• Hands-on experience with biochemical assays including time-resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer, fluorescence polarization and enzyme assays.
• Practical expertise in biophysical methods, particularly surface plasmon resonance.
• Experience analyzing protein-ligand interactions, including standard curve fitting and data interpretation.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory automation using small-scale workstations, together with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative biochemical and biophysical assays using diverse technologies, with emphasis on surface plasmon resonance.
• Contribute to the functional characterization of protein targets supporting oncology drug discovery projects.
• Profile compounds and investigate their mechanisms of action across low molecular weight and radioligand therapy programs.
• Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data in electronic laboratory notebooks and scientific reports.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary, cross-functional, and multi-site project teams.
• Present experimental findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly to project teams and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Biochemistry

Biophysics

English proficiency

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biochemistry or Biophysics

Tools

Surface plasmon resonance

Time-resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer

Fluorescence polarization

Enzyme assays

Laboratory automation (small-scale workstations)

Job description

Novartis AG in Basel, Switzerland, seeks a Scientific Associate in Oncology Biochemistry to develop and characterize assays, and to investigate how promising compounds work across low molecular weight and radioligand therapy programs.

You will collaborate across disciplines and sites to generate high-quality scientific insights advancing oncology drug discovery, with English fluency and hands-on lab experience essential.