USP Research Scientist II — Novartis
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Salary Range
CHF65,870.00
CHF122,330.00 Job Description Summary Work Arrangement: Onsite, #LI-Onsite Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Salary Range:
- CHF65,870.00
- Key Responsibilities:
- Execute mammalian cell culture processes to produce recombinant antibodies, antibody fragments, and therapeutic proteins.
- & Rewards:
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Execute mammalian cell culture processes to produce recombinant antibodies, antibody fragments, and therapeutic proteins.
- Expand and maintain suspension cell cultures from laboratory to pilot scale manufacturing volumes.
- Operate single-use bioreactor systems to support high-quality protein expression programs.
- Design, perform, and analyze experiments to resolve technical challenges and optimize processes.
- Maintain laboratory readiness through equipment management and preparation of sterile production materials.
- Document findings, communicate results, and actively contribute to multidisciplinary project discussions. Essential Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Life Sciences plus relevant industry experience of sterile mammalian cell culture or bioprocessing.
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell technologies, stable cell lines, and sterile laboratory techniques. Hands on experience of Wave Systems
- Knowledge of suspension cell culture systems and large-scale cell expansion workflows.
What the company offers
- & Rewards:
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
- Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 65,870.00
- 122,330.00 CHF
- The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
- In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
- The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.
- We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
- In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
- Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
Application process
- Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible
- Evaluate scientific literature and apply innovative technologies to improve research outcomes.
- Ability to rapidly learn and apply new scientific technologies, methodologies, and laboratory equipment.
Additional details
- Job Description Summary Work Arrangement: Onsite, #LI-Onsite Location: Basel, Switzerland
- This is an exciting opportunity for a curious, driven scientist who enjoys solving complex scientific challenges, embracing new technologies, and making a meaningful impact on the future of medicine in a world-class research environment.
- Document findings, communicate results, and actively contribute to multidisciplinary project discussions. Essential Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell technologies, stable cell lines, and sterile laboratory techniques. Hands on experience of Wave Systems
- English, both written and spoken, is essential and German is advantageous Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in Molecular Biology. Experience in Downstream Processing
Notes and original content
- Benefi
- CHF122,330.00
- Job Description Summary
- Work Arrangement: Onsite, #LI-Onsite
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
- About the Role:
- Job Description
- Document findings, communicate results, and actively contribute to multidisciplinary project discussions.
- Essential Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell technologies, stable cell lines, and sterile laboratory techniques.
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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