Cells Assay Associate/Scientist - 6 months contract.

For our client, a leading company in the pharmaceutical sector, we are seeking a Cells Assay Associate/Scientist 

In this role, you will work with a highly engaged team of cellular assay scientists and automation experts using state-of-the-art technologies. You will be responsible for establishing, developing, optimizing and executing cellular assays for hit characterization, high-throughput screening and compound profiling.


General Information:

• Start date: June 2025
• Latest Start Date: August 2025
• Planned duration: 6 months (maternity leave coverage)
• Extension: to be discussed
• Workplace: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: not possible, lab based position
• Working hours: Standard

Tasks & Responsibilities:
 

• Supporting our cellular assays function which plays a crucial role in our department’s role in generating novel small molecule starting points for drug discovery.
• Shaping and evolving the role to ensure a smooth transition from project inception through assay development to the search for small molecule hits in high throughput screening.
• Nurturing trustful relationships and effective collaboration with internal and external partners.

• Apprenticeship or a Bachelor's or Master's degree
• 1-3 years of experience in biotech/ pharmaceutical industry, in a laboratory environment
• Experience in cellular assay techniques (including cell culture, assay design in multiwell plates, optimization, and troubleshooting), the ability to analyze and interpret complex data, and to clearly present findings to colleagues and stakeholders
• It is advantageous to have experience in basic pharmacology, design-of-experiment, automated liquid-handling
• Driven by your scientific curiosity and excited about new approaches
• Resourceful and flexible in problem-solving and in working collaboratively and inclusively with strong oral and written communication skills
• Thrives 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
• Fluent in English