Laboratory Technician – Organic Synthesis

Are you a hands-on lab professional who thrives on precision, curiosity, and continuous improvement? Join a dynamic process development environment where your experimental skills directly shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. As Laboratory Technician (m/w/d), you will be at the heart of innovative chemical process development.

• Duration: 01.11.2026 – 30.04.2028 (extension possible)
• Employment type: Temporary assignment

For our client, an internationally active company in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, we are looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician. The company is recognized for its strong commitment to innovative drug development and the application of cutting-edge process technologies, combining scientific excellence with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

• Plan and carry out chemical synthesis experiments safely and efficiently, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines
• Generate, evaluate, and communicate experimental data in close exchange with Process Chemists and cross-functional project teams
• Contribute to process optimization
  , troubleshooting, and the scale-up of chemical reactions into pilot and manufacturing environments
• Support the implementation of advanced technology platforms, including Biocatalysis
  , Flow Chemistry
  , Process Analytical Technology (PAT), surfactant-based chemistry, and sustainable process approaches
• Assist manufacturing teams and external partners with process transfers, yield optimization, and cycle-time predictions
• Take part in the production of small-scale GMP and non-GMP batches
  , including for advanced therapeutic modalities such as ADCs, as required
• Keep laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, and work areas operational, safe, and audit-ready
• Maintain precise and compliant documentation in the electronic lab notebook (eLN), following Good Documentation Practice
• Flag safety observations and operational risks proactively, and support a strong HSE and GxP compliance culture

• Completed apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant/in) or an equivalent technical-scientific qualification
• Hands-on experience in synthetic chemistry and genuine enthusiasm for laboratory work
• Practical exposure to process development activities and the scale-up of chemical reactions
• Working knowledge of common synthesis and analytical equipment such as HPLC, GC, NMR, Easy Max, and FlexyALR
• Solid understanding of laboratory safety and HSE standards
• Strong organizational skills and a meticulous, detail-oriented way of working
• German skills at a good working level and strong written and spoken English
• An independent, solution-oriented mindset paired with excellent collaboration and communication skills across teams

Basel region