Bubendorf Senior Scientist Research & Development Oligonucleotides (a), 100 BL 4416

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Senior Scientist Research & Development Oligonucleotides (a), 100% Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise Bachem provides products for research, clinical development and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US and Asia. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see www.bachem.com . To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly looking for highly qualified professionals. For our growing oligonucleotide business, we are looking for a chemist as Senior Scientist Research & Development Oligonucleotides (a), 100% to strengthen our team. In our new research laboratories, you will be responsible for the development and optimization of the manufacturing processes from synthesis to the final API in collaboration with our customers as well as internal research projects. You will work in a small and dedicated team together with other chemists and chemical laboratory technicians and will be able to rely on the latest equipment and technologies in your daily work. Do you enjoy working in a team, with external customers and enjoy varied and challenging tasks? Your tasks: Planning and implementation of process developments in cooperation with other departments Identification and evaluation of innovative technologies & new reagents and materials Implementation of process transfers (scale-up) and support of production when introducing new processes under cGMP guidelines Manufacturing of small product quantities for internal and external customers (non-GMP) Writing reports and creating presentations Supporting production in solving chemical challenges (trouble shooting) Collaboration in project teams for internal coordination of a project and communication with the customer Your profile: Master's degree or doctorate in chemistry or a related field A minimum of 3 years’ experience in oligonucleotide chemistry, preferably in process development in an industrial setting. Familiar with the most common oligonucleotide manufacturing technologies, e.g. SPOS. Technical and project-related leadership skills Strong communication and organizational skills Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems High level of flexibility, independence and ability to work in a team Excellent written and oral communication skills (English, German is an advantage) Our offer: A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus Access to benefits platform with discounts from external partners Would you like to drive innovation together with us? We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal. Learn more about the Bachem Group and get inspired by our exciting work environment at our new location in Bubendorf! At Bachem , you’ll find a diverse, multicultural team. The (a) in the job title stands for all . We welcome applications from all candidates. What matters are your skills and motivation—regardless of age, gender, background, religion, or sexual orientation. Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered. Share this job posting by email Apply now » Find similar jobs: Home Page View All Jobs Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Copyright © Bachem AG 2026 All Rights Reserved Cookie Consent Manager When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Required Cookies These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off. Required Cookies Required Cookies Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider We use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function: "route" is used for session stickiness "careerSiteCompanyId" is used to send the request to the correct data center "JSESSIONID" is placed on the visitor's device during the session so the server can identify the visitor "Load balancer cookie" (actual cookie name may vary) prevents a visitor from bouncing from one instance to another Cookies from provider SAPasserviceprovider are required and cannot be turned off