For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a dedicated Research Associate for in vivo Nonmalignant Hematology Research.
General Information:
- Start date: September 2026
- Latest start date: within 3 months notice period
- Duration: 1 year
- Extension: rather unlikely
- Contract type: Temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
- Work Location: Basel
- Workload: 100%
- Home Office: not possible (only on exceptions)
- Working Hours: Standard
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Design, execute and analyze diverse in vivo and in vitro experiments in the field of coagulation
- Rodent work, including intravenous injections and blood collection
- Characterize efficacy and safety of novel pharmaceutical assets using molecular and biochemical assays (e.g., ELISA, thrombin generation assay, chromogenic assays) in murine and human samples
- Prepare, handle, and test patient-derived material (blood and plasma) in in vitro and ex vivo settings
- Perform data analysis and present results within the team
- Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to general lab organization, safety, and inventory management
... Must Haves:
- MSc or BSc in Life Sciences (e.g., molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology,coagulation) with at least 2-3 years hands-on animal study experience (PhD graduates are considered overqualified)
- Or, completed an apprenticeship as Research Associate (“Lehrabschluss”) with at least 4-5 years of academic or industry experience
- Active LTK1, FELASA or equivalent certification, ideally with current mandatory continuing-education requirements already fulfilled
- Strong hands-on in vivo skills including compound administration, monitoring and organ sampling
- Strong hands-on experience of in vitro assays, including but not limited to DNA/RNA isolation, ELISA, qPCR, biochemical assays and protein-based assays
- Strong experience and independence in experimental design and data analysis
- Ability to independently execute and manage in vivo and in vitro studies from start to finish
- Fluency in English
Nice to Have:
- Hands-on experience with thrombin generation and chromogenic substrate assays
- Experience performing surgical procedures in rodents, such as in vivo thrombosis assays and in vivo bleeding models.
- Knowledge of coagulation, hemostasis, bleeding, or thrombosis biology
- Prior pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!