Senior Research Associate In vitro- Non Malignant Hematology

Senior Research Associate (In vitro) in Non Malignant Hematology (m/f/d) - cell culture/in vitro molecular assays/flow cytometry/data management/record-keeping/active LTK1, FELASA/English

Project:
For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking Senior Research Associate (In vitro) in Non Malignant Hematology (m/f/d).

Background:
At Roche, we believe it's urgent to deliver medical solutions right now - even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.
That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.
We're currently looking for a research associate to assess efficacy, safety and translatability of new therapies in non malignant hematological disorders focusing on hemoglobinopathies. Together with a larger team you will be part of a highly collaborative, international group of research associates and scientists that are developing medicines for the future. You will work primarily with cell-culture based in vitro models to characterize/validate different therapeutic strategies in anemia disorders. These approaches will require you to be skilled in cell culture assays and different in vitro techniques like flow cytometry and qPCR

The perfect candidate has extensive experience in cell culture and in vitro molecular assays. Additionally, the person has experience in flow cytometry and relevant industrial work experience. Lastly, the candidate can communicate fluently in English and has excellent data management and record-keeping skills. PhD candidates will not be considered.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Work with cell lines, primary cells and tissues including patient-derived material
* Evaluate the efficacy and safety of novel therapeutic targets or compounds through genetic manipulation assays, ex vivo differentiation cultures, and various molecular assays (eg, multi color flow cytometry, qPCR, western blotting)
* Occasional work with transgenic mouse models to support different projects (tissue collection and processing)
* Collaboratively design, execute, and interpret data from different studies and contribute to assay optimization.
Contribute to data analysis, maintain detailed documentation, and effectively communicate findings to the research team
* Work closely with all members of the group, share duties, maintain a clean work environment and actively contribute to the positive work atmosphere within the group

Must Haves:
* MSc/BSc in Life Sciences (cellular/molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, hematology), or completion of an apprenticeship for a research associate ("Lehrabschluss") with =3 years of academic or industry experience
* Extensive experience in cell culture and in vitro molecular assays
* Prior experience in flow cytometry
* High motivation, flexibility, and excellent organizational skills to effectively support the team
* Relevant industrial work experience
* Open and collaborative team spirit
* Excellent data management and record-keeping skills
* Strong "can-do" attitude with a drive to succeed in a dynamic and highly collaborative research team
* Fluent communication in English

Nice to Haves:
* Authorization to conduct animal experimentation (eg, active LTK1, FELASA, or equivalent) and prior experience working with rodents
* Technical and theoretical expertise in immunology/hematopoiesis

Reference Nr.: 924174SDA
Role: Senior Research Associate (In vitro) in Non Malignant Hematology (m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Basel
Pensum: 80-100%
Start: ASAP
Duration: 18 months
Deadline: 15/04/2025

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete dossier via the link in this advertisement.

About us:
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