Laboratory Synchrotron Technician (m/f/d) in Basel

pstrongExcelsus Structural Solutions (Swiss) AG/strong, located on the St. Johann Campus in Basel, one of Europe’s leading life science hubs, is a highly innovative company offering unparalleled synchrotron-based characterization services to (bio)pharmaceutical companies and major IP law firms worldwide. To support the growth of our activities, we are seeking a/pdiv class=h2-headingstrongLaboratory

Synchrotron Technician (m/f/d)/strong/divpIf you have a passion for science and enjoy combining hands-on laboratory work with cutting-edge technology, this opportunity is for you! /ppLocation: St. Johann Campus, Basel, Switzerland (fully on-site position)/ppWorkload: 80 - 100%/ppStart date: Q3-Q4 2026/ppstrongYour role/strong/ppAs a Laboratory

Synchrotron Technician, you will contribute to the smooth and efficient operations of our laboratory and synchrotron activities. You will be responsible for handling and preparing samples in the laboratory and will regularly participate in X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) measurements at synchrotron facilities in Europe, for both customer projects and RD experiments. Your contribution will be instrumental to the company’s success and growth./ppstrongYour specific tasks/strong/pulliPreparation of samples for XRPD, SAXS and complementary analytical techniques, including:/li/ulolliLoading powder samples into thin glass capillaries under controlled conditions, including within a glovebox./liliAccurate weighing of powdered materials./liliPreparation of microliter-scale liquid samples through accurate pipetting and mixing of various components. /li/olulliRegular participation (1-2 times/month) in data collection sessions (beamtime) at various synchrotron facilities in Switzerland and abroad, primarily in Europe./liliHandling, storage and shipment of samples in compliance with operating procedures, including the completion of all related documentation./liliProfessional planning and management of beamtime logistics for the Excelsus team./liliDevelopment of innovative technical solutions for specific sample formats and some customized experiments./li/ulpstrongYour profile/strong/ppemstrongMandatory/strong/em/pullistrongBSc (minimum)/strong or MSc (preferred) in chemistry, life-sciences, engineering or equivalent, completed with at least 3 years of practical laboratory experience./liliStrong understanding and experience of laboratory safety practices./liliAbility to work rigorously and autonomously, performing tasks with stronga very high degree of accuracy and reliability/strong, and detecting deviations and inconsistencies, as demonstrated by previous experience./liliStrong organizational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and to prioritize tasks in order to meet internal and external deadlines, as demonstrated by previous experience./liliStrong customer-orientation mindset, as demonstrated by previous experience./liliWillingness to travel at least 1-2 times a month in Europe (typically for 2-3-day sessions)./liliExcellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)./liliAbility to manage and write technical documents./liliProficiency in the Microsoft Office suite./liliEagerness to work in a dynamic start-up environment./li/ulpemstrongValued/strong/em/pulliExperience with XRPD and SAXS techniques, using laboratory instruments or, ideally, synchrotron beamlines./liliPractical experience in a (bio)pharmaceutical company, working with Standard Operating Procedures under GMP/GLP regulations or in an ISO-certified environment./liliVery good knowledge of German (spoken and written)./liliExperience with laboratory and data management systems./liliPassion for developing scientific and technical solutions to address practical challenges in a laboratory environment./li/ulpstrongYour benefits - what we offer/strong/ppemstrongA unique opportunity to make a key contribution to the development of a growing company and thereby to advance your career by “leaps and bounds”/strong/em/pulliA successful and highly innovative company that is recognized as a global leader in its field./liliAn international scientific environment./liliAn attractive salary, based on your skills and experience, completed by an annual bonus linked to company and individual performance./li/ulpExcelsus Structural Solutions (Swiss) AG is an strongEqual Opportunity Employer/strong. For more information on our company, please visit our web site: a href=

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