Scientist – Biology, In Vivo, Oncology Models (Pharma)

Location: Basel, Switzerland; on-site

Company

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

What you will do

• Develop and characterise in vivo oncology models for preclinical radioligand therapy research.
• Conduct efficacy studies for novel radioligand therapies across oncology programmes.
• Perform biodistribution studies and metabolite analyses to support pharmacology decisions.
• Carry out small-animal PET, SPECT, and CT imaging studies and support image analysis.
• Support in vitro and ex vivo laboratory activities, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, PCR, and Western blotting.

Requirements

• Degree in Cell Biology, Medical Physics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo oncology models, including dosing, sampling, and animal welfare requirements.
• Experience in an academic or industrial biomedical research laboratory.
• Training and practical experience working safely with open radioactive sources.
• English language skills required.
• Applications are limited to Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current holders of a valid Swiss work permit due to Swiss work permit restrictions.

Nice to have

• Experience with PET, SPECT, or CT imaging in rodents and subsequent image analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract position in the pharmaceutical sector, based on-site in Basel.
• Start date: January 2027.
• Duration: 24+ months.
• Workload: 100%.
• Applications should include a resume and a daytime phone number.
• Applicants are not required to provide gender information or a photograph.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and a daytime phone number for contact.
• Applicants must provide marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit as required by the client.