Research Scientist II, Laboratory Automation & Drug Discovery Support — Novartis
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 6 days ago
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.
- and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
- and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Skills Desired
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
What the company offers
- and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
- and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Skills Desired
- Algorithms, Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Curious Mindset, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Hypothesis Testing, Immunology, Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology, Science
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 respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
- Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
- A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:
- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
- Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science.
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
- Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
- Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
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
- Skills Desired
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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