Senior Scientist

Hays AGBasel Stadtjobroompublished 10/08/2026

Must-have:SeniorLead

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Basel Stadt

Start date: asap

Reference number: 896947/1

Hands-on development and validation of soluble biomarker assays with special focus on ligand binding assays such as ELISA, MSD, NULISA, and Ella and other state of the art technologies including LC-MS
Providing subject matter expertise for transferring, implementation and monitoring of soluble biomarker assay development, validation and sample analysis at external providers
Generate and interpret biomarker assay data to enable proof of mechanism, dose selection & proof of biology across early clinical programs and present results at internal meetings
Ensuring quality and timely delivery of data generated through internal and outsourced biomarker assay activities
Serve as the scientific and technical lead for exploratory soluble biomarker assays, including assay strategy, data quality, interpretation, documentation, and alignment to context of use and clinical study endpoints
Maintain high standards for scientific rigor, documentation, data integrity, compliance, safety, and technical excellence in accordance with applicable policies and procedures

BS/MS degree in Biology, Immunology, Cell biology or equivalent field with experience as a laboratory technician with solid experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
Extensive understanding, knowledge and practical experience in ligand binding assays are essential, and experience in LC-MS methods and other related technologies are advantageous
Strong analytical thinking, accountability, and collaborative teamwork
Experience working in a global organization and matrix-resourcing model is an advantage
Good Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Soft MaxPro, SMART Book, GraphPad Prism, Watson LIMS)
Understanding of regulatory requirement relevant to Biomarker Development (e.g. GCLP, ICH)