Senior Research Associate, Compound Manager

Monte Rosa Therapeutics; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Rosa Therapeutics seeks a dedicated Compound Manager to join the Compound Management Team in Basel. You will support storage, retrieval and distribution of compounds, prepare plates via robotics, and track transfers using software.

This role emphasizes precision, organization, and collaboration to advance our degrader portfolio. You will work in a chemistry laboratory, contributing to sample management and documentation while ensuring equipment and facilities remain clean and compliant.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of applicable experience within Chemistry laboratory setting.
• BSc/MSc degree in Chemistry or related discipline preferred; experienced Chemielaborant with relevant laboratory experience will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience in Sample Management, with a good understanding of relevant processes and workflows.
• Experience with LIMS and laboratory automation.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide Compound Management support for storage, retrieval and distribution of compounds
• Manually produce solutions from milligram amounts of neat compounds
• Prepare compound plates using a robotic system
• Track various transfer steps through the use of a software
• Maintain lab and ensure equipment is clean and safe

Skills

Sample Management

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Chemistry

Chemielaborant with relevant lab experience

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory automation

Job description

At Monte Rosa Therapeutics, we’re excited to seek a dedicated Compound Manager to join our team. You’ll play a pivotal role within our Compound Management Team, working closely with colleagues to deliver compounds in a variety of formats for the Screening Teams. Your expertise will directly support the characterization of innovative small molecule glue-based degraders and drive the advancement of our expanding pipeline. If you’re passionate about collaboration, innovation, and making a real impact in scientific discovery, we’d love to meet you.

• Provide Compound Management support for storage, retrieval and distribution of compounds
• Manually produce solutions from milligram amounts of neat compounds
• Prepare compound plates using a robotic system
• Track various transfer steps through the use of a software
• Maintain lab and ensure equipment is clean and safe
• 3+ years of applicable experience within Chemistry laboratory setting
• BSc/MSc degree in Chemistry or in a related scientific discipline is preferred; experienced Chemielaborant with relevant laboratory experience will also be considered.
• Hands-on experience in Sample Management, with a good understanding of relevant processes and workflows.
• Experience with LIMS and laboratory automation.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in laboratory work and documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken