Research Scientist - In Vivo Preclinical RLT Pharmacology (80-100%)
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SalaryCHF 76k – CHF 142k
LocationBasel (City)
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentResearch & Development
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Medical Physics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related field
Hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo oncology models, including dosing, sampling, and animal welfare requirements
Practical in vivo experience gained within an academic or industry biomedical research laboratory
Training and practical experience working safely with open radioactive sources
Advanced written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively
Experience with positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, or computed tomography imaging in rodents and subsequent image analysis
Experience with cellular and molecular biology methods
Experience with immunohistochemistry, tissue processing, and sectioning
Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills, with experience working across interdisciplinary and cross-site teams
Skills
PET
SPECT
CT
flow cytometry
immunohistochemistry
immunofluorescence
autoradiography
polymerase chain reaction
Western blotting
cell culture
Salary Range:
CHF76,300.00 - CHF141,700.00
Job Description Summary
Role Type: Onsite working,
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
What if your expertise in in vivo oncology could help advance the next generation of radioligand therapies (RLT)? As a Research Scientist in our preclinical Radioligand Therapy team, you will develop and characterize oncology models, evaluate novel treatments, and generate insights that support our world-leading Oncology portfolio. Working collaboratively across global laboratory and project teams, you will apply your experience with rodents, pharmacology, bioanalysis, and imaging to help translate innovative science into potential new therapies for patients.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and characterize novel in vivo oncology models to support preclinical radioligand therapy research.
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Conduct efficacy studies evaluating novel radioligand therapies across oncology programs.
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Perform biodistribution studies and metabolite analyses to inform pharmacology decisions.
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Conduct small-animal positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and computed tomography (CT) imaging studies.
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Support in vitro and ex vivo activities, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting.
Essential Requirements
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Medical Physics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
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Hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo oncology models, including dosing, sampling, and animal welfare requirements.
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Practical in vivo experience gained within an academic or industry biomedical research laboratory.
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Training and practical experience working safely with open radioactive sources.
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Advanced written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively.
Desirable Requirements
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Experience with positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, or computed tomography imaging in rodents and subsequent image analysis.
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Experience with cellular and molecular biology methods.
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Experience with immunohistochemistry, tissue processing, and sectioning.
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Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills, with experience working across interdisciplinary and cross-site teams. (e.g. cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, PCR, Western blotting)
Benefits & Rewards
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:
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76,300.00 - 141,700.00 CHF Annual
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