R&D Scientist

On behalf of our client, a leading pharmaceutical company based in the Zürich, Swisslinx is looking for a R&D Scientist.

- Start date: ASAP
- latest Start Date: 01.06.2023
- End date: 12 months
- Extension: Possible
- Workplace: Zürich
- Workload: 100%
- Hybrid model: 1 day a week home-office

Your mission:

- Design, build, and test new technologies and protocols to enhance the production of a variety of protein types, including therapeutic antibodies, in mammalian expression systems.
- Develop novel cell engineering strategies to enhance the function and performance of host cell lines.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide technical expertise and contribute to the development of early discovery programs.
- Evaluate laboratory processes and continue to identify and validate process improvements.
- Evaluate experiment results in an accurate, timely manner and recognize and report relevant test results.
- Use independent judgment and knowledge to resolve highly complex problems.
- Responsible for authoring technical reports and documentation.
- Keep abreast of trends in the field by reading professional journals and attending relevant meetings and seminars.
- Mentor and supervise junior researchers.
- Maintain excellent communication with all staff and other departments to ensure a supporting team of professionals.

Your background:

- PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field with a focus on cell engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience in molecular biology techniques such as gene cloning, editing and recombination technologies
- Extensive hands-on mammalian cell culture expertise with immortalized cells
- Expertise in methods to alter cellular physiology to enhance protein production
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with various transgene delivery systems
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Independence in driving research activities, including the design, execution, and analysis of experiments
- Working knowledge of protein production, HTS-scale cell culture and cell-based tool generation
- Strong record of collaboration and cooperation in cross-disciplinary teams

This position offers a position with highly flexibility and autonomy, in a dynamic and international environment.

For further information or if you wish to apply, please get in touch with Asher Cos - Recruiter: asher.cos@swisslinx.com or press "Apply Now" below.
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