Novartis Pharma AG - August 7, 2025

Job ID

REQ-10057939

Date: August 05, 2025

Location

Basel, Switzerland

Position Overview

The Neuroscience group in Basel, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Senior Scientist with a strong background in Cell and Molecular Biology of Microglia. By joining our neuroinflammation team, the successful candidate will be actively involved in the implementation and application of neuro-glial co-culture systems. As part of Novartis Biomedical Research, you will engage with a global network of talented and dedicated scientists who work collaboratively to discover and develop treatments for millions of patients suffering from neurological diseases.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct complex cell culture experiments in accordance with established protocols and team direction.
Implement neuroglial co-cultures to explore and counteract pathophysiological mechanisms.
Collaborate in establishing and applying phenotypic and functional readouts for neuronal health.
Design and optimize strategies and protocols for in vitro modeling of neuroinflammation.
Evaluate novel targets and characterize compounds that modulate neuroinflammatory pathways.
Present findings at internal and external scientific forums, project meetings, and conferences.

Minimum Requirements:

University degree in Biology, Bioengineering, or a completed apprenticeship as a laboratory technician in a Life Sciences discipline, along with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
Prior expertise in neuroscience related drug discovery and/or myeloid cell modeling, including proficiency in fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, ELISA, and high-throughput data collection and analysis.
Demonstrated hands-on experience in human iPSC differentiation to neuronal cell types, glial cells, and/or practical knowledge in primary rodent neuronal cell culturing conditions.
Passion for fundamental exploratory research and an insatiable curiosity.
Strong collaboration skills and effective communication as a team player.
Fluency in English (oral and written).

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require assistance due to a medical condition or disability, please email inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and specify your request along with your contact information. Kindly include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

At Novartis, helping individuals affected by disease and their families requires more than innovative science; it necessitates a community of passionate, intelligent individuals. Together, we collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that can transform patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future with us?

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Senior Scientist / Senior Scientistess - Neuroinflammation