{"id":1149152,"url":"https://alion.io/job/novartis-research-scientist-ii-laboratory-automation-drug-discovery-support","title":"Research Scientist II, Laboratory Automation & Drug Discovery Support","company":{"id":5824,"name":"Novartis","domain":"novartis.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/novartis","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":85,"open_postings":30,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.6,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":40,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Basel, Switzerland"],"countries":["CH"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":63000,"max_usd":156000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":319},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T16:53:32Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:23:01Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Salary Range:\nCHF65,870.00 - CHF122,330.00Band\nLevel 2Job Description Summary\nLocation: Basel - OnsiteThis role is not offering relocation. Please apply only if the location is accessible to you.\n#LI-Onsite\nApproximately 50% of the role is dedicated to laboratory automation support and operational excellence across IMM, while approximately 50% is focused on hands-on assay development, screening, profiling, and experimental support of drug discovery projects.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities\nAct as the primary IMM contact for laboratory automation systems and liquid handling platforms.\nEnsure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of laboratory automation infrastructure.\nProvide rapid hands-on technical support and training to automation users across IMM.\nDevelop, optimize, validate, and execute biochemical, cellular, and biophysical assays supporting drug discovery projects.\nPerform compound profiling and small- to medium-throughput screening campaigns using automated platforms.\nAnalyze and communicate experimental results to project teams and stakeholders.\nSupport assay automation, implementation, and transfer onto automated workflows.\nCollaborate closely with project teams to advance hit-to-lead and lead optimization activities.\nMaintain high scientific and operational standards, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.\nEssential Requirements\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, or a related field.\nAt least three years of experience operating and troubleshooting laboratory automation and liquid handling platforms.\nPractical experience in biochemical and/or cellular assay development and execution.\nDemonstrates a service-oriented mindset by responding constructively to urgent support requests, maintaining a positive attitude, and providing reliable assistance on automation platforms and devices.\nProvide strategic oversight of IMM laboratory automation infrastructure by anticipating future scientific requirements, maintaining state-of-the-art instrumentation and software, and developing long-term automation solutions that support departmental objectives.\nUnderstanding of drug discovery workflows and hit-to-lead activities. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to prioritize and support multiple users and projects simultaneously.\nDesirable Requirements\nExperience with biophysical assay technologies (SPR, Dianthus)\nExperience with screening and profiling software such as Genedata Screener, Spotfire, and GraphPad Prism.\nFluent in English, German, and French, with strong verbal and written communication skills\nRewards\nAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.\nThe rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.\nExpected Annual Base Salary Range for role:\nSwitzerland: 65,870.00 - 122,330.00 CHF Annual\nThe salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.\nIn addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.\nPay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.\nRead our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf\nNote: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:\nNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.\nWhy Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture\nBenefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards\nSkills Desired\nAlgorithms, Analytical Thinking, Chemical Biology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Curious Mindset, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Hypothesis Testing, Immunology, Mammalian Cell Culture, Medical Research, Molecular Biology, Science","description_format":"text","description_chars":5600,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"French","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":true},{"language":"German","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":true},{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":true}]},"benefits":["Equity","Hybrid work","Parental leave","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Switzerland","iso":"CH","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Pharmaceuticals","Drug Discovery","Biotechnology","Regenerative Medicine"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T16:53:32Z"}],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":40,"reasons":["conf:3","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/novartis-research-scientist-ii-laboratory-automation-drug-discovery-support","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/novartis-research-scientist-ii-laboratory-automation-drug-discovery-support.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T18:07:15Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}