Research Associate - Cell Line Development

On behalf of a leading biopharmaceutical company based in the canton of Geneva, we are looking for a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate to join the Cell Line Development (CLD) team.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Contract: Temporary assignment (6 months - replacement)

Start date: As soon as possible (ASAP)

Working hours: Full-time (40h/week)

Your responsibilities:

• Development of stable cell lines for the production of recombinant therapeutic proteins (including transfection, clone selection, and cryopreservation).
• Monitoring cell growth and evaluating laboratory performance.
• Efficient data collection and comprehensive documentation of the programme in compliance with ICH guidelines.
• Proper management of project-related materials and strict adherence to internal procedures and SOPs.

Your profile:

• Education: Holder of a Master’s degree in sciences (highly motivated recent graduates are welcome) OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in the field.
• Languages: Proficiency in English is essential for this position, in addition to French.
• Technical skills: Strong knowledge of cell culture (mammalian cells and diatoms) as well as protein purification and analysis.
• Major advantage: Familiarity or initial experience with laboratory equipment such as Guava Cell Count, CytoFlex, ViCell Blu or NormaXS will guarantee an interview invitation.
• Soft skills: You are autonomous, creative, and possess excellent communication skills.