Senior Associate, Automated Cell Culture | Senior Associate in automated cell culture (m/f/d) (LSW) - BS

Manpower

Basel, BS, Switzerland
Published Nov 12, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role seeks a highly skilled Senior Associate to join the Lead Discovery department in Basel, focusing on automated cell culture and high-throughput screening (HTS). The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining automated cell culture systems to ensure reliable, large-scale cell production for HTS and profiling campaigns. Key duties include planning and executing automated biochemical and cellular assays, managing material ordering, and performing subsequent data analysis. This position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience and a degree in a scientific field. You will work within a collaborative, fast-paced matrix team environment, actively contributing to the development of a "lab of the future" by expanding expertise in laboratory automation and digital workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional eager to apply strong troubleshooting skills in a cutting-edge biotech setting.

Required Skills

Education

Completed apprenticeship, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in large-scale mammalian cell culture
  • Professional experience in assay development, ideally including High-Throughput Screening (HTS) exposure
  • Strong hands-on expertise in setting up and running various cell-based assays and formats
  • Initial experience or demonstrated interest in lab automation

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a lab-based position (no home office) located in Basel, requiring occasional weekend support. The initial contract duration is 6 months, with a possibility of extension up to 1 year. Must possess strong communication and meeting leadership skills.