Scientist (m/f/x) – Cell Biology and Gene Editing — CSL Behring
- Location
- Schlieren
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Scientist (m/f/x) – Cell Biology and Gene Editing
Temporary position, 1 year | Schlieren, Switzerland
We are looking for a hands-on Scientist to join our Mechanistic Pharmacology team within Translational Research in Schlieren.
- Scientist (m/f/x) – Cell Biology and Gene Editing
- Temporary position, 1 year | Schlieren, Switzerland
- Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant laboratory experience; industry experience is an advantage.
- At least 3 years of practical laboratory experience in cell biology, including strong expertise in human cell culture, such as HUVECs, and transfection methods.
Key requirements
- Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant laboratory experience; industry experience is an advantage.
- At least 3 years of practical laboratory experience in cell biology, including strong expertise in human cell culture, such as HUVECs, and transfection methods.
- Hands-on experience with CRISPR-based gene editing approaches.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including RT-qPCR, immunoassays and Western blotting.
- Experience with imaging-based techniques is an advantage.
- Experience in troubleshooting experiments, handling laboratory equipment, and optimizing workflows to improve assay robustness and performance.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of experiments from study design through execution, analysis, and presentation of results.
Application process
- Develop and apply human in vitro models and functional assay workflows to support translational research programs.
Company and context
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality experimental documentation.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Collaborative mindset, flexibility, and ability to work effectively across teams and with different project stakeholders. About CSL Behring
- CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives.
- Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas.
- We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
- CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma.
- Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
- To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/ . Our Benefits
- For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL . You Belong at CSL
Additional details
- Collaborative mindset, flexibility, and ability to work effectively across teams and with different project stakeholders.
- To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/ .
- For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL .
Notes and original content
- About the Role
- Your Profile
- About CSL Behring
- Our Benefits
- You Belong at CSL
Questions about this listing
What salary does CSL Behring offer for this role?
CSL Behring lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Schlieren. 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 CSL Behring offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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