Preclinical Radioligand Therapy Scientist (Flexible Hours)

EDP Personalberatung GmbH; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible training opportunities

Multicultural team environment

Permanent development in life sciences

Job summary

EDP Personalberatung GmbH is recruiting on behalf of a Basel-based pharmaceutical company for a Research Scientist – preclinical Radioligand Therapy (m/f/d), 100% in Basel. This is a temporary employment from 01.01.2027 to 31.12.2028 (2 years) in a full-time capacity.

The role focuses on developing and characterizing in vivo oncology models, conducting efficacy studies of radioligand therapies, and performing imaging studies (PET/SPECT/CT) to support translational preclinical programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Medical Physics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo oncology models, including dosing, sampling, and animal welfare requirements.
• Practical in vivo experience gained within an academic or industry biomedical research laboratory.
• Training and practical experience working safely with open radioactive sources.
• Advanced written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize novel in vivo oncology models to support preclinical radioligand therapy research.
• Conduct efficacy studies evaluating novel radioligand therapies across oncology programs.
• Perform biodistribution studies and metabolite analyses to inform pharmacology decisions.
• Conduct small-animal PET, SPECT, and CT imaging studies.
• Support in vitro and ex vivo activities, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, PCR, and Western blotting.

Skills

Rodent handling

In vivo oncology models

Dosing & sampling

Animal welfare

Open radioactive sources safety

Scientific communication (English)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell Biology / Medical Physics / Bioengineering / Biotechnology / Pharmacology or related field

Tools

PET imaging

SPECT imaging

CT imaging

Job description

EDP Personalberatung GmbH is recruiting on behalf of a Basel-based pharmaceutical company for a Research Scientist – preclinical Radioligand Therapy (m/f/d), 100% in Basel. This is a temporary employment from 01.01.2027 to 31.12.2028 (2 years) in a full-time capacity.

The role focuses on developing and characterizing in vivo oncology models, conducting efficacy studies of radioligand therapies, and performing imaging studies (PET/SPECT/CT) to support translational preclinical programs.