Associate Scientist Technical Development (m/f/d)

Associate Scientist Technical Development (M/F/D)

Tasks:

•  Independent planning, execution, documentation, and interpretation of a wide range of experiments in compound characterization and formulation development.

• Conducting analytical investigations such as physicochemical characterization of drug substances and products, including solid-state analyses using techniques such as DSC, TGA, XRPD, and DVS.

•  Performing formulation development activities, such as solution/suspension formulation screening and characterization (e.g., visual assessment, material content, stability).

• Participating in scale-up experiments and managing supply activities for pre-clinical PK and tox studies

   

• Operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory instruments (e.g., HPLC, DSC, XRPD) and infrastructure

• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols, especially in handling chemicals, and managing potentially hazardous materials and equipment.

Qualification:

• Certified Laboratory Technician or University graduate with equivalent technical/academic training (e.g., BSc/MSc in Formulation Sciences, Analytics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Material Sciences).

• Proven experience in small-scale material handling is essential.

• Direct work experience in fields like formulation, analytical chemistry, or material science is highly desirable.
  Technical Expertise & Skills:

• Proficiency in wet chemistry techniques (HPLC/UPLC) and powder characterization analytics (DSC, TGA, XRPD, DVS).

• Strong knowledge of laboratory tools, procedures, and methods commonly used in pharmaceutical or chemical R&D.

• Hands-on experience in HPLC method development and stability testing is highly valued.

• Familiarity with data and digital tools is a plus.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills with a structured approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a highly dynamic environment, embracing an agile and flexible mindset.

• Strong sense of urgency and an ability to keep customer focus front and center in all deliverables.

• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

• Fluency in English is essential. (Proficiency in German and/or French is an advantage).

Requirements: 

Start: 18.08.2025

Duration: 12 months

Capacity: 50%

Location: Basel, Switzerland