Research Scientist - Stem Cell/Organoid and Automation Specialist / Research Scientistess - Stem Cell/Organoid and Automation Specialistess

Job ID

REQ-10061481

Posting Date

September 9, 2025

Location

Switzerland

Summary

Discovery Sciences (DSc) Basel is seeking an exceptional scientist with dual expertise in stem-cell technology and automated assays to support drug discovery. The successful candidate will apply complex disease models at scale for identifying new therapeutics and targets, while collaborating with internal teams and academic partners to develop and utilize advanced human in vitro disease models for drug discovery.

About the Role

At Novartis Biomedical Research (BR), we aim to reimagine medicine! As the innovation engine of Novartis, we collaborate across scientific and organizational boundaries, focusing on transformative technologies that can deliver therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.

The successful candidate will work in the Discovery Sciences (DSc) Basel team, applying their knowledge of stem-cell technology and automated assays to drive drug discovery initiatives.

Major Accountabilities

• Develop and execute scalable methods for employing organoid and organ-on-chip-based disease models for target discovery on robotic platforms.
• Conduct research as a bench scientist within an interdisciplinary and collaborative matrix environment as part of the Applied Tissue Models Center (ATMC).
• Establish effective relationships within DSc, across various Therapeutic Areas, and with academic collaborators while embodying Novartis values: transparency, integrity, courage, innovation, quality, and collaboration.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's or equivalent bio-engineering degree in cell/molecular biology or biotechnology, with relevant industry experience.
• Strong skills in human-induced stem cell technology, gene editing/CRISPR, mammalian cell culture, and molecular biology.
• Experience working with organoids, organ-on-chip models, and long-term differentiation protocols using plates, bioreactors, and robotic platforms.
• Proficiency with large automation setups, liquid handlers, washers, readers, scheduling software, and readout technologies such as fluorescence and live-cell microscopy.

Work Experience

• Experience in high-throughput automation settings.
• Practical work experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with setting up organoid models for drug discovery.

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Why Novartis

Helping people with diseases and their families takes more than innovative science; it requires a community of dedicated individuals like you. By collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other, we can achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together?

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Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Pharma Research

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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