Associate Scientist - Expert Science and Technology in Downstream Process Development+ extension
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research -
Science
Research Scientist, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science/ Research
Expert Science and Technology in Downstream Process Development
24 months contract + extension
As an Expert Science and Technology in Downstream Process Development, you will plan and perform scientific experiments to ensure the timely delivery of drug substance (DS) manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with multifunctional project teams, conduct purification experiments, and contribute to scientific and technical activities with guidance from experienced team members. Your responsibilities include evaluation and reporting of lab experiments, maintaining lab instruments, optimizing methods.
Additionally, you will communicate and address problems, perform safety and literature searches, and work with other team members to facilitate DS delivery.
- Plan and perform scientific experiments for the preparation and timely delivery of drug substances (DS) manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate within a multifunctional project team coordinated by a Project Leader.
- Conduct experiments related to purification processes (e.g., chromatography or filtration).
- Contribute to project-related scientific/technical activities with guidance from experienced team members.
- Maintain lab instruments and infrastructure, ensuring quality, quantity, and timelines in all assigned projects.
- Document scientific experiments and plant activities and optimize existing methods to develop more efficient ones.
- Communicate and address problems, perform safety and literature searches, and manage chemicals and solvents within your area of responsibility.
- Collaborate with other team members to facilitate deliveries of DS.
Experience:
- Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as an associate scientist/associate expert or a completed Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with downstream development technologies like chromatography or filtration is a plus.
- Experience in experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting,
- Proven experience in safe handling of chemicals, potentially dangerous materials, and equipment.
- Strong scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area (e.g. biotechnology).
- Proficiency with laboratory and technical tools, as well as software and computer tools.
- Experience with downstream development technologies like chromatography or filtration is a plus.
- Basic presentation skills and scientific/technical writing skills.
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