Intern in Global Discovery Chemistry

Basel - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Are you a scientifically curious Bachelors or Masters student eager to contribute to breakthrough therapies that could improve and extend the lives of millions of patients

Join our Biomedical Research team in Basel Switzerland for an internship in Global Discovery Chemistrywhere we design and create new molecules to treat patients across key disease areas including Oncology Cardiovascular Metabolic and Renal Immunology and Neuroscience.

As part of Novartis innovation engine youll work alongside a diverse and motivated team of medicinal synthetic and analytical chemists driving and supporting cutting-edge drug discovery projects. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge in synthetic or analytical chemistry gain hands-on experience and grow under the guidance of expert scientists.

Job Description

Location: Basel Switzerland #LI-On-Site

This internship is limited up to 6 months with a starting date in January 2026.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities:

Independently perform experiments evaluate data and generate reports
Contribute to the design and optimization of experiments
Implement innovative technologies to contribute to cutting-edge research projects using your practical scientific expertise as well as guidance from senior experts

Essential Requirements:

Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in a chemistry-related field seeking an internship as part of your academic curriculum.
Languages: Good communication skills in English (spoken and written); German is a plus.
Lab experience: Independent lab work in chemistry including planning and executing experiments; solid knowledge of organic and analytical techniques.
Technical interests: Passion for developing and refining synthetic experimental methods.
Team & Mindset: Collaborative team player with a proactive positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning problem-solving and innovation.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams 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 let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Application deadline:November 13 EOB.

Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available.

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Intern

BandNo GradeJob Description SummaryAre you a scientifically curious Bachelors or Masters student eager to contribute to breakthrough therapies that could improve and extend the lives of millions of patients Join our Biomedical Research team in Basel Switzerland for an internship in Global Discovery ...