(Associate) Scientist Cell culture.

For our client, a leading company in the pharmaceutical sector, we are seeking a (Associate) Scientist Cell culture to work with a highly engaged team of neuroscientists, cell biologists, and automation experts using state-of-the-art technologies.

You will be responsible for cultivating and differentiating iPSC also at larger scale and establishing and optimizing assay and screening conditions in close collaboration with automation experts and neuroscientists using immunofluorescence stainings and high content imaging.




General Information:

• Start date: ASAP
• Latest Start Date: 01.04.2025
• Planned duration: 12 months
• Extension: possible, to be discussed
• Workplace: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: not possible
• Working hours: Standard

Tasks & Responsibilities:
 

• Differentiation of iPSCs and cell culture experiments.
• Shaping and evolving an exploratory project to demonstrate the impact of phenotypic drug discovery
• Nurturing trustful relationships and effective collaboration with internal and external partners.

• Apprenticeship + 3 years of experience or a Master's degree + 1 year of experience or PhD/equivalent education\
• Experience in advanced cell culture techniques (including iPSC differentiation and larger scale cell culture)
• It is advantageous to have  experience in automated screening techniques, and immunofluorescence staining
• Fluent in English, German is a plus
• You thrive in and are dedicated to establishing a culture of mutual support, cross-training, continuous learning, and self-organization to meet project and functional goals.
• You thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment that gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development. You know how to prioritize and create clarity and focus.
• You are driven by your scientific curiosity and excited about new approaches.
• You are resourceful and flexible in problem-solving and in working collaboratively and inclusively with strong oral and written communication skills.