Scientist / Scientistess

Join Our Team at CTC

CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.

Our client is a leading global player in the Pharmaceutical industry with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. They are currently undergoing a transformation in their culture and external perception. The organization focuses on innovative therapies in Oncology and Ophthalmology and is actively developing a world-class pipeline in Neuroscience and Dermatology, featuring one of the strongest pipelines of Phase II/III studies globally.

Current Opportunity

We are seeking a:

Scientist, Single-Cell and Spatial Omics

Duration: 6-month contract, Basel

Main Tasks:

• Develop, evaluate, and implement NGS methods and protocols, with an emphasis on single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial or multi-omics applications.
• Independently perform experiments, analyze data, and write high-quality reports.
• Ensure the generation of FAIR-compliant data through scientific rigor.
• Interpret complex sequencing datasets in collaboration with wet lab and bioinformatics teams and provide actionable insights to project teams.
• Present protocols and results to internal stakeholders.

Your Profile:

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU Citizenship required.
• Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 1 to 2 years of industry experience in genomics, in situ hybridization, imaging, and spatial techniques.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with NGS workflows and strong molecular biology skills, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, and NGS library preparation.
• Experience with single-cell and spatial transcriptomics platforms is a plus.
• Experience with challenging clinical sample types such as FFPE tissue, primary tumor cells, and low-input samples.
• A passion for developing and refining experimental methods, working independently, and effectively communicating findings.
• Strong collaboration skills within and across matrix teams.
• Fluent in English.

If you would like to learn more about CTC and the opportunity outlined, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.