Research Scientist, Immunology Full-time

Research Scientist, Immunology

Salary Range: CHF65,870.00 – CHF122,330.00

Job Title: Research Scientist, Immunology

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

What if your next breakthrough could help transform the lives of patients living with autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases? At Novartis, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Research Scientist to join our Immunology Department in Basel. In this hands-on laboratory role, you'll play a critical part in designing, executing, and interpreting innovative in vivo and ex vivo studies that advance our understanding of disease biology and therapeutic mechanisms. Working alongside talented scientific teams, you'll help generate high-quality data, influence project decisions, and contribute directly to the discovery and development of medicines that may redefine patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and execute complex in vivo immunology studies supporting discovery and translational research objectives.
• Conduct rodent disease and mechanistic pharmacology studies while ensuring high-quality experimental execution.
• Perform ex vivo immunological analyses, including flow cytometry, cytokine profiling, and biomarker assessment.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to generate actionable scientific insights and project recommendations.
• Optimize existing methods and contribute to the development of innovative research approaches and assays.
• Maintain accurate study documentation, experimental records, and scientific presentations aligned with compliance standards.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams to advance immunology programs and support key decision-making.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or laboratory technician qualification in a relevant life sciences discipline.
• Minimum five years of hands-on immunology research experience in an academic or industry environment.
• Strong expertise conducting rodent in vivo studies, including disease models and mechanistic pharmacology studies.
• Proven experience with cellular immunology techniques, flow cytometry, cytokine profiling, and biomarker analysis.
• Ability to independently design, execute, analyze, and interpret complex scientific experiments.
• Excellent scientific communication, organizational skills, and ability to collaborate within cross-functional research teams.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with human peripheral blood mononuclear cells and humanized mouse models.
• Experience supporting assay development, optimization, and implementation of novel immunological techniques.

Rewards

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together – and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:

• Switzerland: 65,870.00 – 122,330.00 CHF Annual

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

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

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

Skills Desired

• Accountability
• Chemical Biology
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trials
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Drug Development
• Drug Discovery Process
• Immunology
• Leadership
• Life Science
• Medical Research
• Mentorship
• Molecular Biology
• People Management
• Professional Presentation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Management
• Well-Being