Research Scientist II, Laboratory Automation & Drug Discovery Support
Position
Teilzeit
Festanstellung
Mid
Wissenschaft & Forschung
Konditionen
BASEL, Basel-Stadt
Vor Ort
100%
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CHF 65,870.00 - 122,330.00
Anforderungen
3+ J. Erfahrung
Bachelor
EU/EFTA-Bewilligung
Skills
CollaborationCommunicationTrainingScreeningBiophysicsTechnical supportData AnalysisProblem SolvingProfiling methodsProject management softwareLab Automation TechnologiesLiquid-handling systems
Sprachen
Englisch
Deutsch
Französisch
Vergütung
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CHF 65,870.00 - 122,330.00
Aufgaben
Act as the primary IMM contact for laboratory automation systems and liquid handling platforms.
Ensure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of laboratory automation infrastructure.
Provide rapid hands-on technical support and training to automation users across IMM.
Develop, optimize, validate, and execute biochemical, cellular, and biophysical assays supporting drug discovery projects.
Perform compound profiling and small- to medium-throughput screening campaigns using automated platforms.
Analyze and communicate experimental results to project teams and stakeholders.
Support assay automation, implementation, and transfer onto automated workflows.
Collaborate closely with project teams to advance hit-to-lead and lead optimization activities.
Maintain high scientific and operational standards, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.
Anforderungen
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
At least three years of experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory automation and liquid handling platforms.
Practical experience in biochemical and/or cellular assay development and execution.
Demonstrates a service-oriented mindset by responding constructively to urgent support requests, maintaining a positive attitude, and providing reliable assistance on automation platforms and devices.
Provide strategic oversight of IMM laboratory automation infrastructure by anticipating future scientific requirements, maintaining state-of-the-art instrumentation and software, and developing long-term automation solutions that support departmental objectives.
Understanding of drug discovery workflows and hit-to-lead activities. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to prioritize and support multiple users and projects simultaneously.
We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.
