Scientist in Downstream Process Development / no-646

SimplyVision GmbH; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SimplyVision GmbH in Basel, Switzerland, seeks a Scientist in Downstream Process Development (m/f/d) for a 24-month assignment (12.12.2026 – 30.11.2028). The role focuses on planning and performing experiments for drug substance manufacturing, with emphasis on purification and collaboration in a cross-functional team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor0s degree or 3+ years as an associate scientist, plus experience with chromatography or filtration and strong lab/technical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor0s degree or at least 3 years of relevant experience as an associate scientist/associate expert.
• Experience in safe handling of chemicals and potentially dangerous materials.
• Strong scientific/technical knowledge in biotechnology or related field.
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments and software/tools.
• Experience with downstream development technologies like chromatography or filtration is a plus.
• Basic presentation and scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments for DS manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate within a multifunctional project team.
• Conduct experiments related to purification (chromatography/filtration).
• Contribute to scientific/technical activities with guidance.
• Maintain lab instruments and infrastructure; ensure quality and timelines.
• Document experiments and optimize methods.
• Communicate issues, perform safety checks, manage chemicals.

Skills

Associate scientist experience

Chemical safety experience

Downstream processing knowledge

Lab instrumentation & software

Education

Bachelora0s degree

Job description

Scientist in Downstream Process Development / no-646

For our customer located in Basel/Switzerland we are currently looking for a: Scientist in Downstream Process Development (m/f/d)

• Location: CH-Basel
• Branch: Pharma
• Duration: 12.12.2026 – 30.11.2028

Tasks & Responsibilities

Plan and perform scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS) manufacturing processes.

Collaborate within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader.

Conduct experiments related to purification processes (e.g., chromatography or filtration).

Contribute to project-related scientific/technical activities with guidance from experienced team members.

Maintain lab instruments and infrastructure, ensuring quality, quantity, and timelines in all assigned projects.

Document scientific experiments and plant activities and optimize existing methods to develop more efficient ones.

Communicate and address problems, perform safety and literature searches, and manage chemicals and solvents within your area of responsibility.

Collaborate with other team members to facilitate deliveries of DS.

Must Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an associate scientist/associate expert or a completed Bachelor’s degree

Proven experience in safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials, and equipment.

Strong scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area (e.g. biotechnology).

Proficiency with laboratory and technical tools, as well as software and computer tools.

Experience with downstream development technologies like chromatography or filtration is a plus.

Basic presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills.

Kindly be informed that our customer is located in Switzerland. Therefore only applications from candidates within the EU or candidates holding Swiss work permission are required.

Employment Type

100%

Start

12.12.2026

End

30.11.2028

Total Hours

3.800

Deadline

23.10.26 12:00 am