Analytical Lab Associate; Analyst in Biocatalysis Team

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Our client, an innovative and dynamic bio-pharmaceutical company headquartered in Switzerland, covering multiple therapeutic areas, is looking for a Analytical Lab Associate (Analyst) in Biocatalysis Team for a 36-month contract (with possibility for extension) based in Basel, Switzerland.

As part of the Global Drug Development (GDD) team, you will join the Biocatalysis Team in Chemical & Analytical Development (CHAD) to unlock the next breakthroughs by enzyme evolution. As a highly motivated analytical lab technician, you will support and expand the development of biocatalytic processes. The success will have a direct impact on the sustainability of the future production processes.

The position is a perfect opportunity for you as an enthusiastic scientist to apply your own expertise in an exciting and innovative pharmaceutical environment.

• Conducting high throughput routine analytics for a variety of compound classes with a focus on small molecules (oligonucleotides and proteins occasionally) using LC-UV, LC-MS, SFC-UV, SFC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS and Rapid Fire-MS
• Interpretation of analytical data, if needed using statistical tools
• Documentation of analytical raw data utilizing dedicated LIMS system to track samples and related analyses
• Development of analytical methods for LC-UV, LC-MS, SFC-UV, SFC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS and Rapid Fire-MS analysis
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment
• Assistance for the development and execution of assays to support enzyme screenings in high-throughput (HTP) format

• Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
• Lab technician or BSc/MSc level in analytical chemistry, ideally with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong general analytical background and familiarity with standard analytical techniques; experience with small molecule detection
• Solid hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and excellent understanding of analytical separation, detection and measurement concepts
• Comfortable with multi-tasking of repetitive routine operations
• Strong organizational and documentation competence (e.g. record keeping, lab notebook, reports)
• Ready to work in an international and multidisciplinary team
• Open-minded personality and “can do” attitude
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good communication skills in English (oral and written)

• Experience with small molecule detection by LC-MS and GC-MS
• Knowledge of triple quadrupole mass spectrometry
• Familiar with analytical software, e.g. Mass Hunter or Chromeleon

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