Laboratory Technician – Process Development & Small-Scale Manufacturing

The role of Laboratory Technician, Process Development & Small-Scale Manufacturing is a temporary contractor position at Novartis, facilitated through Magnit Global. Novartis is a global healthcare company dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. The company focuses on innovative solutions and technologies to enhance patient outcomes. The main day-to-day responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician include executing laboratory experiments that directly influence chemical process development and manufacturing strategies. This involves generating, analyzing, and communicating experimental data to support project teams and manufacturing sites. The role also includes contributing to process optimization, troubleshooting, and scale-up activities, as well as supporting innovative technology platforms. Additionally, the technician will participate in the manufacture of small-scale non-GMP and GMP batches for various therapeutic platforms. To qualify for this role, candidates must have completed an apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician or an equivalent scientific technical qualification. They should have practical experience in synthetic chemistry and strong hands-on experience with chemical synthesis and process development activities. Experience in supporting or participating in the scale-up of chemical reactions and processes is also required. Proficiency in laboratory safety standards and HSE requirements, as well as strong documentation and organizational skills, are essential. The role requires good working proficiency in German and strong written and spoken proficiency in English. Nice-to-have skills include experience working with standard synthesis and analytical equipment, such as HPLC, GC, NMR, EasyMax, and FlexyALR. The role is based onsite with a workload of 80-100% (32-40 hours per week) and a contract duration of 18 months starting in November 2026. The team at Novartis is collaborative, innovative, and solution-oriented, offering a dynamic and scientifically driven environment. What the role asks for: - Completed apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant/in) or equivalent scientific technical qualification. - Practical experience in synthetic chemistry. - Strong hands-on experience with chemical synthesis and process development activities. - Experience supporting or participating in the scale-up of chemical reactions and processes. - Good working proficiency in German. - Strong written and spoken proficiency in English. - Experience working with standard synthesis and analytical equipment, such as HPLC, GC, NMR, EasyMax, and FlexyALR (nice-to-have).