Research Associate (In Vivo Nonmalignant Hematology)

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a dedicated Research Associate for in vivo Nonmalignant Hematology Research.



General Information:
 

• Start date: September 2026
• Latest start date: within 3 months notice period
• Duration: 1 year
• Extension: rather unlikely
• Contract type: Temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
• Work Location: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Home Office: not possible (only on exceptions)
• Working Hours: Standard

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Design, execute and analyze diverse in vivo and in vitro experiments in the field of coagulation
• Rodent work, including intravenous injections and blood collection
• Characterize efficacy and safety of novel pharmaceutical assets using molecular and biochemical assays (e.g., ELISA, thrombin generation assay, chromogenic assays) in murine and human samples
• Prepare, handle, and test patient-derived material (blood and plasma) in in vitro and ex vivo settings
• Perform data analysis and present results within the team
• Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to general lab organization, safety, and inventory management

Must Haves:
 

• MSc or BSc in Life Sciences (e.g., molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology,coagulation) with at least 2-3 years hands-on animal study experience (PhD graduates are considered overqualified)
• Or, completed an apprenticeship as Research Associate (“Lehrabschluss”) with at least 4-5 years of academic or industry experience
• Active LTK1, FELASA or equivalent certification, ideally with current mandatory continuing-education requirements already fulfilled
• Strong hands-on in vivo skills including compound administration, monitoring and organ sampling 
• Strong hands-on experience of in vitro assays, including but not limited to DNA/RNA isolation, ELISA, qPCR, biochemical assays and protein-based assays
• Strong experience and independence in experimental design and data analysis
• Ability to independently execute and manage in vivo and in vitro studies from start to finish
• Fluency in English

Nice to Have:
 

• Hands-on experience with thrombin generation and chromogenic substrate assays
• Experience performing surgical procedures in rodents, such as in vivo thrombosis assays and in vivo bleeding models.
• Knowledge of coagulation, hemostasis, bleeding, or thrombosis biology
• Prior pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience

 

Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!