Summary
CME is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated candidate to join the High Throughput Liquid Handling Team.
Location: Basel
Start date: February 2026
Durations: 12 months
About the Role
Your responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure the processing of high throughput plating requests and the production of high-quality compounds plates
- Ensure the daily maintenance of diverse robotic systems, including troubleshooting and quality control
- Interest in operating large automated storage systems (tube and plate stores)
- Supporting global shipping logistics
We are looking for an independent and scientifically curious recent graduate with a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related scientific discipline. Since this is a temporary position for up to one year, it could be suited for a candidate planning to bridge between MSc and further career steps.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Recent Master’s graduate in science
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (proficiency in German and/or French is considered a strong asset)
- Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and dynamic international team
- High degree of independence
- Strong quality and customer focus with a clear sense of accountability
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 inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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