Analytical Scientist (Expert S&T)

Basel (City)

Key information

Publication date:18 October 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Basel (City)

Job summary

Join Novartis in Basel, Switzerland as an Analytical Scientist! This temp role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth.

Tasks

Develop and optimize analytical methods for drug substances and products.
Plan, execute, and document scientific experiments with quality standards.
Analyze and report data to support drug development efforts.

Skills

Requires 3+ years in Life Sciences or related field, tech or degree.
Experience with analytical separation techniques like chromatography.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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Location: Basel, Switzerland #onsite
Please note that this is a temp position for min 18 months

Role Purpose:
We are looking for a motivated Analytical Scientist to join Analytical Research & Development (ARD). ARD sits within the Technical R&D Department of Development and plays an essential role in the characterization and analysis of Drug Substances and Drug Products from the time they leave the discovery lab until they are transferred to commercial production.
The role responsibilities include performing and documenting scientific experiments for drug substances (DS) and drug products (DP), small molecules and RLTs portfolio, in collaboration with multifunctional project teams and using state-of-the-art techniques.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

Develop and optimize analytical methods for the characterization and quantification of drug substances and drug products (small molecules and RLTs).

Plan, execute, document and report scientific experiments (e.g. method development, testing, formulation development analytics etc.) according to the agreed timelines and appropriate quality standards.

Responsible for good documentation practices (GDP) and good laboratory practices (GLP) during execution of laboratory activities.

Analyze, interpret and report analytical data to support drug development.

Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues, providing scientific rationale and solutions.

Implement and maintain lean, efficient and environmentally sustainable practices in the laboratory. Contribute to maintenance of lab instruments / day-to-day operations.

Timely execute project related activities to support TRD-NCE strategies and goals. Contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes and workflows.

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

Technician or Bachelors/Masters in Life Science (e.g., analytical chemistry / chemistry / pharmacy) or equivalent.
Minimum experience of 3 years.

Skills:

Experience in analytical separation techniques such as liquid and gas chromatography. Knowledge in Mass Spectrometry is a plus.

Hands-on experience in the development and troubleshooting of chromatographic methods for pharmaceuticals. Experience with method development / optimization software is a plus.

Understanding of ICH guidelines, cGMP, and regulatory requirements for analytical testing.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Attention to detail, commitment to quality and accuracy.

Languages:

English

Accessibility and accommodation
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