Data Scientist

Background

We are looking for a dedicated junior Process Data Scientist to join our Drug Substance Manufacturing unit in Basel. You will focus on the core technical aspects of Multivariate Data Analysis: developing, validating, and maintaining robust models that contribute to our quality assurance.

is someone with a solid background in Multivariate Data Analysis (MVDA) and a high‑level understanding of biopharma processes. The candidate is in her early career.

• Model Development:
  • Design and build MVDA models for Drug Substance manufacturing processes.
  • Responsible for the end‑to‑end technical creation of the model structure.
• Data Pre-processing & Curation:
  • Apply rigorous data modeling techniques.
  • Ensuring that raw process data is correctly pre‑processed to prevent false positive/false negative results.
• Validation & Maintenance:
  • Execute formal validation protocols to demonstrate model suitability.
  • Responsible for maintaining the lifecycle of these models, ensuring they remain accurate over time as process baselines evolve.

• Ideally a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemometrics, Statistics, or Biotechnology. Alternatively a Bachelor or Master’s degree combined with relevant work experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in statistics
• First professional/industry experiences
• Minimum B2/C1 level in English and German

• Familiarity with Open‑DCP or similar modeling frameworks (e.g., SIMCA).
• Knowledge of the R programming language for statistical computing.
• Experience with Aveva PI System Explorer (OSIsoft) for data retrieval.

Reference no.: 924672

Role
:
Data Scientist (m/f/d)

Industry
:
Pharma

Workplace
:
Basel

Workload
: 80 – 100%

Earliest start date
: ASAP

Latest start date
:
April 1st, 2026

Duration
: 2 Years (Possible Extension)

Deadline
:
January 13th, 2026

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