Lab Associate for Cellular M Functional and Soluble Biomarkers

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Lab Associate for Cellular m functional and soluble Biomarkers. 

General Information:

• Start Date: asap  
• Latest Possible Start Date: 01.03.2026 
• Planned Employment Duration: 1.5 year
• Workplace: Basel
• Workload: 100% 
• Home Office: Not possible 
• Team: 6 team members
• Department: BioX Bioanalytics and Biomarkers BioAM (PNR)
• Working Hours: Standard 

About the job: 

Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development at Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development (pRED), mission is to transform cutting-edge science into transformative medicines for patients, addressing some of the world’s most challenging unmet healthcare needs. They foster a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility, and humility, empowering our talented people to accelerate extraordinary, life-changing innovation.
pRED’s Pharmaceutical Sciences group enables discovery and development of safe and effective therapeutics at optimal doses in relevant populations with a vision to power translation, continuously improve the accuracy of our predictions and accelerate the development of tomorrow's medicines. PS supports discovery and development across the whole value chain from target assessment to on-market.
This position is situated within the Bioanalytics and Biomarkers (BioAM) Chapter of the Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) function. The chapter is accountable for developing Bioanalytical and Biomarker methods and implementing them in clinical studies to help guide drug development. They closely collaborate with different disease therapeutic areas and other functions to convert hypotheses into innovative therapeutics.

The Perfect Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a proactive scientist with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of industry experience in developing complex cellular and protein biomarker assays. They possess deep technical expertise in platforms like flow cytometry and ligand-binding assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD), coupled with a strong understanding of GxP regulations for clinical trial support. Beyond technical skill, this individual thrives in a matrixed environment, balancing hands-on lab work with the strategic management of external CRO partners to deliver high-quality, patient-focused data.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• With our deep expertise in immunology, technology, and applied cellular and protein biomarker measurement, we shape and enable the implementation of innovative clinical biomarker strategies. We ensure the delivery of high-quality, decision-enabling data by leading method development, validation, data analysis, and laboratory selection. Our team continuously evaluates and integrates cutting-edge technologies, always striving to apply the most effective approaches to address key biological questions and advance patient-focused science.
• As an Associate in Cellular and Functional Biomarkers, you will be an integral part of this mission — designing, developing, and transferring biomarker assays that support clinical trials. You will lead in-house assay development, support method transfers to external CRO partners, and ensure the generation of robust, high-quality biomarker data from method development through to clinical sample analysis.
• Self-driven planning, development, troubleshooting and critical analysis of results  of analytical methods for complex cellular, functional, and soluble protein biomarkers supporting preclinical and clinical drug development, in full compliance with regulatory and GxP requirements.
• Design and execute experimental protocols, generate, analyze, troubleshoot, interpret data, and deliver high-quality reports aligned with project timelines.
• Support method transfer and implementation with external partners, ensuring proper documentation and efficient troubleshooting.
• Seek, evaluate and introduce novel technologies to enhance biomarker strategies and expand their application across therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure data integrity, technical and scientific rigor, and timely resolution of technical challenges.
• Presentations of activities and results on internal/external meetings.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and compliance with Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (No PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline, with proven industry or CRO experience. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in biomarker assay development within a regulated environment.
• Proficiency across diverse biomarker assay technologies, including: 
• Cellular and functional assays: Flow cytometry, pFlow, ELISpot/FluoroSpot, HTRF.
• -Ligand-binding assays: ELISA, ELLA, Simoa, Elecsys, MSD.
• Hands-on experience in technology implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting of bioanalytical/biomarker methods.
• Strong understanding of GxP principles.
• Experience supporting pharmacodynamic biomarker assay development for preclinical or clinical applications.
• Scientific credibility demonstrated through relevant publications and/or presentations at external conferences (1-2 is enough).
• You are a proactive team player who values collaboration, continuous learning, and scientific excellence.
• You exhibit a growth mindset and seek feedback to improve.
• Prioritize impact by simplifying and focusing on what matters most. You are customer- and patient-focused in your decision-making.
• Embrace innovation and new technologies.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, agile environment. You value open communication and demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and teamwork.

Sounds interesting? Apply Now! We are looking forward to receiving your application. 

Application Submission Deadline: 12.01.2026