Scientist – Analytical Chemistry (Pharma)

Location: Basel, Switzerland; on-site

Contract assignment lasting 18+ months, 100% workload.

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for a Basel-based pharmaceutical client.

What you will do

• Plan, organise, interpret, and report scientific experiments supporting the timely supply of drug substances and products for clinical use and future registration.
• Write and review analytical documentation, including methods, specifications, validation and stability reports, and batch records.
• Coordinate analytical activities within cross-functional CMC project teams and manage internal and external stakeholder interactions.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance for outsourced activities and CRO work.
• Support or lead OOx, deviation, and investigation activities, proposing solutions to GMP and technical challenges.
• Perform and document laboratory experiments while maintaining good documentation and laboratory practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Development, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory and analytical tools, including HPLC, dissolution testing, Chromeleon, quality management systems, and statistical evaluation tools.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills, with clear communication in a regulated environment.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, is required.
• Applicants must be Swiss nationals, EU citizens, or current holders of a valid Swiss work permit due to Swiss work permit restrictions.

Nice to have

• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site work in Basel, Switzerland.
• Contract engagement for 18+ months with a 100% workload.
• Applications are open to individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs; gender information and a photo are not required.

Hiring process

• Send a resume and a daytime phone number.
• Provide marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit as requested by the client.