Preclinical Scientist

nemensis ag; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

nemensis AG is seeking a Preclinical Scientist to join lab and project teams focused on oncology therapeutics. The role involves developing in vivo oncology models and evaluating treatments using imaging and molecular techniques to generate insights for potential new therapies.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on rodent handling, experience with PET/SPECT/CT imaging, and proficiency in relevant molecular methods, with strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Hands-on rodent handling, dosing, sampling and welfare for in vivo oncology models.
• Experience conducting in vivo oncology studies in academic or industry labs.
• Ability to work safely with open radioactive sources and understand radiation safety practices.
• Strong written and spoken English for scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop in vivo oncology models to support radioligand research.
• Test novel cancer treatments in efficacy studies.
• Run biodistribution and metabolite analyses for pharmacology guidance.
• Conduct rodent PET, SPECT and CT imaging to generate data.
• Support cell culture, flow cytometry, IHC/IF, autoradiography, PCR and Western blotting.

Skills

In vivo oncology models

Rodent handling

PET/SPECT/CT imaging

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

IHC/IF

PCR

Western blotting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in cell biology, medical physics, bioengineering, biotechnology, pharmacology or related field

Tools

Open radioactive source handling training

Job description

For our client, a company with a global oncology portfolio, we seek a Preclinical Scientist (m/w/d). You'll join lab and project teams to assess treatments and generate insights for potential new therapies.

Responsibilities

• Develop in vivo oncology models for radioligand research
• Test novel treatments in oncology efficacy studies
• Run biodistribution and metabolite analyses to guide pharmacology
• Conduct rodent PET, SPECT and CT imaging
• Support cell culture, flow cytometry, IHC/IF, autoradiography, PCR and Western blotting

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's in cell biology, medical physics, bioengineering, biotechnology, pharmacology or related field
• Hands-on rodent handling, dosing, sampling, welfare and in vivo oncology models
• Practical in vivo research experience in academic/industry biomedical labs
• Training and experience handling open radioactive sources safely
• Advanced English, written and spoken; communicate scientific findings clearly
• Rodent PET/SPECT/CT, image analysis, cell/molecular methods or tissue processing/sectioning are assets
• Collaborative, organized communicator across disciplines and sites