Job ID

REQ-10074481

Apr 01, 2026

Switzerland

Summary

Stay for 24 months in Chemical and Analytical Development (CHAD) through our Early Talent Program (ETP)! We look for a recent MSc or PhD graduate to support and expand the implementation of automation across the organization. This program offers opportunities for rotations across multiple drug development areas, with a strong focus on hardware automation within the Biocatalysis Team-s high-throughput environment in CHAD. The program provides training in current safety, quality, and training systems, alongside hands-on application of cutting-edge academic and industrial research, while fostering soft skills and internal networks for a future pharmaceutical career.

About the Role

Duration: 2 years

Preferred start date: September 1, 2026

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate and implement future lab automation and manufacturing solutions within CHAD.
• Pioneer the use of autonomous mobile lab robots within the Biocatalysis Team at Novartis.
• Support hardware automation initiatives across the organization through close collaboration with cross-functional experts and a strong understanding of their needs.
• Actively contribute to strategic planning for future laboratory automation investments.

Essential requirements:

• MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Industrial Automation Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Informatics, or Biochemistry) with strong hands-on experience in laboratory and hardware automation, including lab robotics. Your degree should have been completed within the past ca. 2 years
• Proactive, open-minded and team-oriented professional, motivated to collaborate across multidisciplinary environments spanning molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, and analytics.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).
• Proven track record in implementing lab automation solutions.
• Hands-on, results-oriented professional able to drive projects end-to-end, from concept development to fully automated laboratory workflows.

Desirable requirements:

• Solid foundation in biological and/or chemical laboratory work.
• Interest in autonomous mobile laboratory robotics and automated lab environments.
• Experience with liquid handling automation and/or exposure to robotic orchestration software.

Important:

• Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.
• Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or have completed their studies at a Swiss University.
• Application deadline: April 19, 2026

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Division

Development

Business Unit

Development

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Others

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Early Career (Fixed Term)

Shift Work

No

Others Development Switzerland

Job ID

REQ-10074481

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