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Postgraduate Program Biologics

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-20 Basel (City) Hybrid Science Technology
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 6,500 CHF–9,500 CHF/mo

About the Company

Salary Range: CHF 0.00 - CHF 0.00 Job Description Summary Are you a recent Master's graduate in chemistry, biology, or engineering with a passion for cutting-edge biologics Join our 2-year rotational program in Technical Research and Development (TRD) Biologics and gain hands-on experience across Drug Product Development, Drug Substance Development, Global Device & Packaging Development and Analytical Development. Job Description During each 6-month rotation, you'll be embedded in expert teams, contributing to real projects: Examples of Past and Current Projects: - Development of a new bioassay to detect host cell proteins in biologics - Evaluation of new packaging modalities (e.g., pre-filled syringes, cartridges) - Biophysical characterization of biologic drug products to support stability predictions - Assessment of surfactants for silicon oil depletion in pre-filled syringes - Development of Raman spectroscopy-based models using Python for real-time impurity monitoring Location: Basel, Switzerland, LI-On-Site This Postgraduate program is limited to 2 years, with the start date in April 2027. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland .

Responsibilities

  • ● Contribute to lab-based (80 %) and office-based (20 %) TRD-biologics projects
  • ● Conduct experiments and generate data on TRD-biologics projects
  • ● Document and present results related to projects activities
  • ● Collaborate with internal and external development partners and stakeholders
  • ● Acquire an understanding of the TRD-Biologics organizations and how the different units within work together

Requirements

  • ● Languages: Fluent in English
  • ● Work Style & Adaptability : Independent, fast learner, and easily adaptable to new environments.
  • ● Lab & Scientific Expertise : Hands-on lab experience with autonomous project handling.
  • ● Pharma & Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of pharmaceutical development, including container closure systems.
  • ● Specialized Skills : Familiarity with one or more areas such as protein production, analytical (HDPB, RPC, SEC, particle analysis) and bioanalytical methods (ELISA, cell-based assays, flow cytometry), molecular biology (cloning methods, PCR, viral vector, CRISPR), or programming/data modeling (e.g., Python, R).
  • ● Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
  • ● Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve.
  • ● Our recruitment decisions are based on selecting the best person for the job, regardless of gender, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability.
  • ● Accessibility and accommodation:
  • ● Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] , and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
  • ● Application deadline: November 10 EOB.
  • ● Please submit your CV and a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available.