Research Scientist - Oncology

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Basel

Start date: asap

Reference number: 901326/1

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize novel in vivo oncology models to support preclinical oncology therapy research
• Conduct efficacy studies evaluating novel therapies across oncology programs
• Perform biodistribution studies and metabolite analyses to inform pharmacology decisions
• Conduct small-animal positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and computed tomography (CT) imaging studies
• Support in vitro and ex vivo activities, including cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cell Biology, Medical Physics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo oncology models, including dosing, sampling, and animal welfare requirements
• Practical in vivo experience gained within an academic or industry biomedical research laboratory
• Training and practical experience working safely with open radioactive sources
• Advanced written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively
• Experience with positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, or computed tomography imaging in rodents and subsequent image analysis.
• Experience with cellular and molecular biology methods
• Experience with immunohistochemistry, tissue processing, and sectioning
• Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills, with experience working across interdisciplinary and cross-site teams. (e.g. cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, autoradiography, PCR, Western blotting)

Benefits

• Internation organisation
• Career Growth
• Long-term opportunity