Scientific Associate

For a client, an international company based in Neuchatel, we are looking for a : 

Scientific Associate

 

Location: Neuchatel

Start date: 1st of December 2026

Contract until end of 2027

 

Your responsibilities:

• Conduct and lead in vitro toxicology studies and scientific assessments.

• Analyze, interpret, and communicate complex experimental data to support project and business decisions.

• Prepare technical reports, scientific summaries, and assessment documents.

• Present scientific results and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences in French and English.

• Lead or support method development, optimization, validation, and implementation activities.

• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned assays, technologies, or platforms.

• Contribute to laboratory innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Mentor junior scientists, technicians, contractors, and apprentices.

• Ensure compliance with ISO17025, Quality Management System (QMS), and EHS requirements.

• Support audits, document management, CAPAs, deviations, and change-control activities.

 

Your profile: 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Toxicology, Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Proven experience in laboratory-based scientific assessment and data interpretation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience presenting scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.

Preferred Experience

• Regulatory toxicology or related scientific field.

• In vitro toxicology assays (e.g., Ames, Micronucleus, Cytotoxicity).

• Method validation and laboratory troubleshooting.

• ISO17025, GLP, or other regulated laboratory environments.

• Laboratory digitalization, automation, data management, or LIMS platforms.

What You Bring

• Scientific rigor and critical thinking.

• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Confidence presenting and defending scientific conclusions.

• Ability to influence stakeholders through clear and compelling communication.

• Continuous improvement mindset and passion for laboratory excellence.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across functions and disciplines.

If you enjoy combining scientific assessment, laboratory expertise, stakeholder engagement, and scientific storytelling, we would love to hear from you.