Senior Medical Scientist

Proclinical; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical seeks a Senior Scientist, Inflammation Research to join a leading global biopharma discovery team in Switzerland on a 12-month contract. Design and execute immune cell-based assays, generate high-quality data, and support antibody and biologics discovery programs within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a PhD in Immunology or Life Sciences with at least 3 years of immunology research experience, proficiency in primary immune cell work and multi-colour flow cytometry, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or Life Sciences (or related field).
• Minimum 3 years of immunology research experience.
• Experience isolating, culturing, and characterising primary immune cells.
• Hands-on multi-colour flow cytometry and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute robust in vitro immunology assays.
• Isolate, culture and characterise primary human immune cells.
• Perform and analyse complex multi-colour flow cytometry experiments.
• Generate, interpret and present scientific data to project teams.
• Support therapeutic antibody and biologics discovery programmes.
• Maintain accurate experimental records using electronic notebooks.
• Critically evaluate data and contribute to scientific decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, CROs and academic groups.
• Contribute to publications, patents and research strategy discussions.
• Stay current with emerging developments within immunology and autoimmune disease research.

Skills

Primary immune cell isolation

In vitro immunology assays

Multi-colour flow cytometry

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Translational research

Biologics discovery

Team collaboration

Experimental design

Education

PhD in Immunology or Life Sciences

Tools

Multi-colour flow cytometry

Job description

Are you an experienced Immunologist with a passion for translating cutting-edge science into novel therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases?

Proclinical is working alongside a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation who are seeking a Senior Scientist, Inflammation Research to join its growing discovery research team on a 12-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation biologic therapies within a highly collaborative and scientifically driven environment.

Working within a multidisciplinary drug discovery team, you will play a key role in designing and executing immune cell-based assays, generating high-quality scientific data, and supporting the advancement of innovative therapeutic programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and execute robust in vitro immunology assays
• Isolate, culture and characterise primary human immune cells
• Perform and analyse complex multi-colour flow cytometry experiments
• Generate, interpret and present scientific data to project teams
• Support therapeutic antibody and biologics discovery programmes
• Maintain accurate experimental records using electronic laboratory notebooks
• Critically evaluate data and contribute to scientific decision-making
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, CROs and academic groups
• Contribute to scientific publications, patents and research strategy discussions
• Stay current with emerging developments within immunology and autoimmune disease research

Key Skills and Requirements:

• PhD in Immunology, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum 3 years' experience within immunology research
• Strong expertise in primary immune cell isolation, culture and characterisation
• Hands-on experience with multi-colour flow cytometry and data analysis
• Proven ability to design and troubleshoot cell-based assays
• Strong understanding of immune responses and inflammatory disease biology
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, collaborative research environment
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Antibody discovery or biologics development experience
• Autoimmune disease or inflammation-focused research background
• Translational research and pre-clinical drug discovery experience