Research Scientist II, Laboratory Automation & Drug Discovery Support — Novartis
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Today
Role overview
Salary Range
CHF65,870.00
CHF122,330.00 Job Description Summary Location: Basel Onsite
- Salary Range:
- CHF65,870.00
- Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary IMM contact for laboratory automation systems and liquid handling platforms.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary IMM contact for laboratory automation systems and liquid handling platforms.
- Ensure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of laboratory automation infrastructure.
- Provide rapid hands-on technical support and training to automation users across IMM.
- Develop, optimize, validate, and execute biochemical, cellular, and biophysical assays supporting drug discovery projects.
- Perform compound profiling and small- to medium-throughput screening campaigns using automated platforms.
- Analyze and communicate experimental results to project teams and stakeholders.
- Support assay automation, implementation, and transfer onto automated workflows.
- Collaborate closely with project teams to advance hit-to-lead and lead optimization activities.
- Maintain high scientific and operational standards, ensuring data quality and reproducibility. Essential Requirements
Application process
- Please apply only if the location is accessible to you. LI-Onsite
- Further details will be provided during the application process.
- Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and resp
Additional details
- Job Description Summary
- Please apply only if the location is accessible to you.
- Approximately 50% of the role is dedicated to laboratory automation support and operational excellence across IMM, while approximately 50% is focused on hands-on assay development, screening, profiling, and experimental support of drug discovery projects.
- Maintain high scientific and operational standards, ensuring data quality and reproducibility. Essential Requirements
- Ability to prioritize and support multiple users and projects simultaneously. Desirable Requirements
- Fluent in English, German, and French, with strong verbal and written communication skills
Notes and original content
- CHF122,330.00
- Location: Basel
- Job Description
- Maintain high scientific and operational standards, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.
- Essential Requirements
- Ability to prioritize and support multiple users and projects simultaneously.
- Desirable Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Novartis offer for this role?
Novartis lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Novartis offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Novartis during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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