Research Scientist / Research Scientistess

Job ID: REQ-10029829

Date: May 28, 2025

Location: Switzerland

Summary

The Neuroscience Department within BioMedical Research at Novartis Pharma AG in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a motivated and experienced Research or Senior Scientist. This individual will play a hands-on role within our in vivo neuroinflammation team, contributing to several research projects focused on the development of new therapies for neurodegenerative disorders. Your work could potentially improve the lives of millions suffering from these conditions.

The primary focus will be on novel neuroimmune cell pathways to elucidate mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, and ex vivo/in vivo levels.

As a team member, you will work independently while closely collaborating with others in the Neurosciences group to plan, execute, document, analyze, and interpret experiments.

Please note that this is a part-time job share position with a maximum of 70% working time.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and conducting in vivo studies with a specific focus on neuroinflammatory pathways.
• Establishing new in vivo models for neuroinflammatory/neurodegenerative diseases.
• Performing and interpreting ex vivo analyses, emphasizing histology, biochemistry, FACS, and molecular biology.
• Developing and executing in vitro cellular assays to assess inflammatory processes.
• Presenting data and contextualizing it within complex research frameworks.
• Supporting general laboratory duties.

Your Profile

• University degree (MSc) or equivalent qualification, preferably in neuroscience, immunology, or cell biology. PhD candidates will not be considered for this position.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant lab-based work experience in an industrial or academic setting.
• Previous experience in the neuroscience drug discovery area is advantageous.
• Strong expertise in in vivo rodent work, including various dosing routes, surgery, stereotactic brain injections, behavior studies, and perfusion techniques. Relevant animal experiment courses (e.g., LTK1) are required.
• Experience with different histological methods, microscopy, and image analysis.
• Familiarity with RNA/DNA technologies and biochemistry, including qPCR and Western blot techniques.
• Good knowledge of immunology and associated methods, such as flow cytometry, HTRF, and ELISA.
• Proficient in cell culture work, including primary cells and iPSCs.
• Aptitude for evaluating large datasets, strong documentation capabilities, and an interest in utilizing new informatics analysis tools.
• Motivated to learn and integrate new techniques and concepts, present results within the lab, apply literature data, engage in exploratory activities, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated scientific curiosity, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
• A proven track record of successful collaborations and open communication with various stakeholders. Must be a strong team player and networker.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

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Application Process

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Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Pharma Research

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Part-time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No