Research Scientist (in vivo) (7173)
CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.
Our client is a leading global player in the Pharmaceutical industry with global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. They are undergoing a transformation with respect to culture and outside perception. The organisation focuses on novel therapies in Oncology and Ophthalmology and is also currently developing a world-leading pipeline in Neuroscience and Dermatology with one of the strongest pipelines of Phase II/III studies in the world.
We are currently looking for a:
Research Scientist (in vivo)
2 years contract, Basel
Your expertise in in vivo oncology could help advance the next generation of radioligand therapies (RLT). By developing and characterizing oncology models, evaluating novel treatments, and generating insights, your work will support the client’s world-leading Oncology portfolio.
Main Tasks:
- Develop and characterize novel in vivo oncology models to support preclinical radioligand therapy research
- Conduct efficacy studies evaluating novel radioligand therapies across oncology programs
- Perform biodistribution studies and metabolite analyses to inform pharmacology decisions
- Conduct small-animal positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and computed tomography (CT) imaging studies
- Support in vitro and ex vivo activities, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting
Your Profile:
- Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
- Practical in vivo experience gained within an academic or industry biomedical research laboratory
- 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
- Training and practical experience working safely with open radioactive sources
- 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
- Advanced written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively
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