[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Novartis · Basel # Postgraduate Program Biologics Basel Full-time Research & Science Listed on Novartis’s official careers site. Posted October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Basel-City/Postgraduate-Program-Biologics_REQ-10090227-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Novartis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) / Postgraduate Program Biologics ## Job description ### Salary Range CHF 0.00 - CHF 0.00 ### Job Description Summary Are you a recent Master’s graduate in chemistry, biology, or engineering with a passion for cutting-edge biologics? Join our 2-year rotational program in Technical Research and Development (TRD) Biologics and gain hands-on experience across Drug Product Development, Drug Substance Development, Global Device & Packaging Development and Analytical Development. During each 6-month rotation, you’ll be embedded in expert teams, contributing to real projects: Examples of Past and Current Projects: - Development of a new bioassay to detect host cell proteins in biologics - Evaluation of new packaging modalities (e.g., pre-filled syringes, cartridges) - Biophysical characterization of biologic drug products to support stability predictions - Assessment of surfactants for silicon oil depletion in pre-filled syringes - Development of Raman spectroscopy-based models using Python for real-time impurity monitoring Location: Basel, Switzerland, #LI-On-Site This Postgraduate program is limited to 2 years, with the start date in April 2027. Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland. ### Key Responsibilities - Contribute to lab-based (80 %) and office-based (20 %) TRD-biologics projects - Conduct experiments and generate data on TRD-biologics projects - Document and present results related to projects activities - Collaborate with internal and external development partners and stakeholders Acquire an understanding of the TRD-Biologics organizations and how the different units within work together Essential Requirements: Education: Master’s degree or equivalent (PhDs will not be considered). ### Languages Fluent in English Work Style & Adaptability: Independent, fast learner, and easily adaptable to new environments. ### Lab & Scientific Expertise Hands-on lab experience with autonomous project handling. ### Pharma & Technical Knowledge Basic understanding of pharmaceutical development, including container closure systems. ### Specialized Skills Familiarity with one or more areas such as protein production, analytical (HDPB, RPC, SEC, particle analysis) and bioanalytical methods (ELISA, cell-based assays, flow cytometry), molecular biology (cloning methods, PCR, viral vector, CRISPR), or programming/data modeling (e.g., Python, R). ### Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. Our recruitment decisions are based on selecting the best person for the job, regardless of gender, religion, age, color, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. ### Accessibility and accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. ### Application deadline November 10 EOB. Please submit your CV and a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. ### Skills Desired ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 25, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Basel - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Basel-City/Postgraduate-Program-Biologics_REQ-10090227-1) ## Hiring at Novartis - Open jobs: 1,707 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 17, 2026 [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Novartis ### [Biocatalysis and Protein Engineering - Industrial Post Doctoral Researcher in Global Discovery Chemistry (Novartis Genesis Labs)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/c186fa21692aaf0e3006/) Basel ### [Lernende/r Laborant/in EFZ Fachrichtung Biologie](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/bb7e4d8d77d00b1d0e5f/) Basel ### [Next Generation Scientist 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/220bed7646dbffe505bf/) Basel ### [Associate Expert Drug Supply](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/1921a7f3a564116b1326/) Basel ### [Biomarker Therapeutic Area Head -Neuroscience](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/847b46592d28bad826a3/) Basel ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Postgraduate Master Trainee Program - MOSFETs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/d9c508ab8ba323179082/) Infineon Technologies · Kulim ### [Manager (m/w/d) Formulation Technology - Biologics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/daiichi-sankyo/jobs/5701fd643859750d1a67/) Daiichi Sankyo · Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, DEU ### [Shugart Data Trust Security Analysis Intern (Postgraduate Internship)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/seagate-technology/jobs/294514c0412a3e4bddea/) Seagate Technology ### [2027 Future Talent Program – Biologics Process Research & Development Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/941b748af4e42e6174cb/) Merck & Co. ### [Principal Research Scientist I Ii Biologics Quality Control In Biologics Analytical R And D All Gend In Ludwigshafen Rp Jid 32265](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/2eefea6545cb504c37e7/) AbbVie OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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