In-vivo Research Scientist / In-vivo Research Scientistess

Job ID

REQ-10077445

Date: May 27, 2026

Location: Switzerland

Summary

This role is part of our Comparative Medicines group and represents a highly technical and specialized professional position. The successful candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary research programs by providing high-quality and consistent in-vivo scientific and technical support.

About the Role

Internal Position Title: Research Scientist I/II

Position Location: Onsite, Basel, CH #LI-onsite

Novartis' Biomedical Research division serves as our innovation engine, with bold objectives to transform the lives of millions affected by diseases and unmet medical needs. We currently have an exciting opportunity for in-vivo research associates to join us and significantly impact patients' lives.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure state-of-the-art animal experimentation adhering to the highest ethical and technical standards, including animal handling (mouse, rat), substance application, clinical signs monitoring/scoring, blood/organ sampling, and the implementation of novel technologies.
• Provide evaluation of data with minimal supervision.
• Professional experience in pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability studies is advantageous.
• Be prepared for weekend duties and early morning or late evening activities (e.g., dosing, bleeding).
• Interact closely and independently with scientists.
• Understand and update experimental protocols as necessary.
• Pursue continuous learning and professional development opportunities to enhance and expand skill sets, particularly with in-vivo techniques.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc degree in a scientific discipline, alongside completed education as an in-vivo laboratory technician (LTK 1 or equivalent).
• 2+ years of experience performing in-vivo work with rodents in either academic or industry settings.
• Excellent mathematical skills and proficiency with compound dose/volume administration calculations.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, with strong data documentation capabilities.
• Strong commitment to animal welfare, team-oriented, and detail-oriented.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French and/or German is desirable.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require assistance during the recruitment process due to a medical condition or disability, please contact us at inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com, indicating the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

Helping people with diseases and their families requires more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate individuals like you, collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that change lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more about us here.

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Job Details

Division: Biomedical Research

Business Unit: Research

Site: Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity: C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area: Research & Development

Job Type: Full Time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No