Scientist (m/f/x) – Cell Biology and Gene Editing

Role

Full-time

Fixed-term

Mid

Science & Research

Logistics

EMEA, CH, Schlieren, CSL Behring

Requirements

3+ yrs exp

Master's

EU/EFTA permit

Languages

English C1

Description

Develop and apply human in vitro models and functional assay workflows to support translational research programs.

Generate high-quality experimental data to characterize the mode of action of novel therapeutic candidates in cardiovascular and renal indications.

Independently perform human cell culture, transfection, gene editing, and assay workflows with strong attention to scientific rigor, reproducibility, and data quality.

Contribute to the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of experimental approaches and assay performance.

Analyze, interpret, and clearly present experimental results to project teams and stakeholders.

Maintain accurate documentation of experimental work and support implementation of laboratory best practices and quality standards.

Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and contribute to a safe, well-organized, and collaborative working environment.

Work closely with scientists across projects and functions, contributing to a highly interactive and team-oriented research setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply human in vitro models and functional assay workflows to support translational research programs.
Generate high-quality experimental data to characterize the mode of action of novel therapeutic candidates in cardiovascular and renal indications.
Independently perform human cell culture, transfection, gene editing, and assay workflows with strong attention to scientific rigor, reproducibility, and data quality.
Contribute to the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of experimental approaches and assay performance.
Analyze, interpret, and clearly present experimental results to project teams and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate documentation of experimental work and support implementation of laboratory best practices and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and contribute to a safe, well-organized, and collaborative working environment.
Work closely with scientists across projects and functions, contributing to a highly interactive and team-oriented research setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant laboratory experience; industry experience is an advantage.
At least 3 years of practical laboratory experience in cell biology, including strong expertise in human cell culture, such as HUVECs, and transfection methods.
Hands-on experience with CRISPR-based gene editing approaches.
Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including RT-qPCR, immunoassays and Western blotting.
Experience with imaging-based techniques is an advantage.
Experience in troubleshooting experiments, handling laboratory equipment, and optimizing workflows to improve assay robustness and performance.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of experiments from study design through execution, analysis, and presentation of results.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality experimental documentation.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Collaborative mindset, flexibility, and ability to work effectively across teams and with different project stakeholders.

Tech stack

CRISPRRT-qPCRimmunoassaysWestern blotting

Benefits

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Company

CSL Behring

Biotechnology

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.