Scientist Analytical Characterization – Mass spectrometry (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Scientist in department to join our Analytical Characterization team within the Biopharmaceutical Analytical Development. This role is focus on LC-MS to support biosimilar development projects and ideal for an early-career scientist who is eager to deepen expertise in mass spectrometry-based protein characterization and contribute to the implementation of automated sample preparation workflows.

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

LC-MS characterization & project support:

• Perform and support development of LC-MS methods for characterization of biologics; contribute to analytical activities within biosimilar development projects
• Successful execution of assigned tasks and responsibilities within given timelines and expected quality.
• Assist in data evaluation and interpretation using appropriate software tools; document experimental work in electronic laboratory journal (eLN) and support preparation of reports
• Exhibit a proactive and independent work style with a demonstrated ability to successfully handle several activities at a time.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams

Automation & innovation:

• Support implementation and optimization of automation of LC-MS sample preparation workflows.
• Contribute to increasing efficiency, robustness, and reproducibility of analytical processes.
• Collaborate with team members to introduce innovative technologies.

Laboratory & Equipment Management:

• Act as responsible person for selected simple lab instruments (e.g., balances, pH meters, pipettes, and other lab devices).
• Manage devices in the electronic Laboratory Management System, respectively
• Organize periodic maintenance and qualification activities for selected devices
• Request quotation for qualification or repair
• Review/approve qualification results
• Release/block instrument for use under development compliance standard
• Store instrument related documents to electronic archive.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements
• Apply regulations and framework of current development compliance standard
• Take part as SME in (internal and external) inspections.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant natural science such as biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, food chemistry or equivalent with 3 years experience within the pharmaceutical industry or Master´s degree (work experience within the pharmaceutical industry is preferable).
• Profound experience with instrumental analytics (especially LC-MS techniques) and strong data analysis skills (e.g. Refiner MS software, PEAKS, or similar tools).
• Proficiency in English and German (oral and written)
• High motivation and learning agility
• Strong attention to detail and data quality
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills
• Reliable and accountable approach to lab work and equipment

You’ll receive:

Sandoz has an employee-first approach and that’s why your personal growth is so important to us. You will have access to Coursera and other learning platforms with more than 200,000 learning videos and 5000+ courses.

In addition to the various learning opportunities, we offer company benefits, such as:

• 30 days of annual leave
• Holiday allowance
• Additional rewards for special occasions (e.g. service length awards, marriage celebration, etc.)
• Company pension schemes and capital formation benefits
• Parental leave
• Other offerings, such as bike leasing

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

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Skills Desired

Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Waterfall Project Management

Global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, operating as an independent company spun off from Novartis. Based in Basel.

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