Senior Scientist I (Liquid Handling Team)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage high-throughput plating requests and ensure the production of high-quality MedChem compound plates.
• Perform daily maintenance and troubleshooting of diverse robotic systems and storage stores.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain SOPs related to quality control.
• Coordinate planning and timelines with internal stakeholders.
• Present compound management activities and study results in cross-functional meetings.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in compound management within the pharmaceutical or CRO environment.
• Strong interest in liquid handling procedures and robotics with multi-year experience with different vendors of liquid handling equipment (e.g.: Hamilton, Tecan, Cybio…).
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary global teams.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to shifting priorities.

Qualifications:

• MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Industry experience in a laboratory setting, preferably within a Compound Management Unit.
• Hands-on experience with liquid handling systems and software (Venus, EvoWare, Momentum, Cellario…).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Language: English (Proficiency in German and/or French is considered a strong asset)

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