Build your scientific impact at a specialized Swiss bioanalytical CRO

IBR Inc. is an independent Swiss boutique Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in bioanalytical and biological testing for the development of innovative biopharmaceuticals. Our team works closely across scientific, laboratory and quality functions, giving each team member direct visibility and meaningful responsibility.

From our laboratories in Matzingen, Switzerland, we support biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from early non-clinical development through clinical studies and commercial-stage activities. Our work includes pharmacokinetic (PK/TK), pharmacodynamic (PD), immunogenicity and biomarker assessments as well as analytical and biological assays supporting GMP activities, including lot release testing.

IBR operates in regulated environments and supports clinical studies under GCP as well as GMP testing from our GMP-certified laboratories.

As a specialized CRO, we combine high scientific and quality standards with the flexibility, short decision paths and personal collaboration of a small organization. Our scientists are involved in projects from the initial scientific discussion and assay strategy through method development, validation, sample analysis, data interpretation and final reporting.

To strengthen our growing bioanalytical team, we are looking for a Bioanalytical Scientist who enjoys experimental science, takes ownership of their work and wants to develop beyond a narrowly defined laboratory role.

Your Role

As a Bioanalytical Scientist at IBR, you will contribute to bioanalytical projects supporting non-clinical and clinical development programs as well as GMP activities for innovative biologics.

Depending on your experience, you will progressively take scientific responsibility for individual assays, work packages and studies. The position combines hands-on laboratory work with scientific interpretation, documentation, quality responsibilities and interaction with our clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, performing, evaluating and reporting bioanalytical experiments and studies
• Developing, optimizing, qualifying and validating bioanalytical methods for biologics
• Performing ligand-binding and, depending on experience, cell-based assays supporting PK/TK, PD, immunogenicity, biomarker and potency assessments
• Performing analytical and biological assays supporting GMP activities, including lot release testing
• Working with technologies such as ELISA, MSD/ECL, AlphaLISA, Gyrolab, flow cytometry and cell-based assay systems
• Evaluating experimental results, identifying assay-related challenges and developing scientifically sound solutions
• Performing regulated sample analysis and ensuring accurate, complete and traceable documentation of experimental data
• Preparing and reviewing method SOPs, study plans, validation plans, reports, presentations and other study documentation
• Working according to applicable study plans, SOPs and GxP requirements and appropriately documenting deviations or unexpected events
• Performing scientific and data quality control
• Collaborating closely with Quality Assurance and other members of the IBR team
• Participating in project meetings and scientific discussions with biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients
• Contributing to continuous improvement of laboratory processes, methods and technologies
• Taking responsibility for laboratory equipment and associated procedures where appropriate

With increasing experience, the role can include responsibilities as Responsible Scientist, Test Item Manager and/or scientific project lead.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who combines strong practical laboratory skills with scientific curiosity, reliability and the motivation to take responsibility.

You bring

• A qualification as Laborant:in EFZ (Biologie/Chemie), a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Pharmacology or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification
• Relevant hands-on bioanalytical experience; we welcome experienced Laborant/in EFZ candidates as well as BSc/MSc scientists with a strong practical background
• Practical experience in bioanalytical assay development and/or regulated bioanalysis, preferably gained in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO environment
• Hands-on experience with ligand-binding assays and/or cell-based bioassays
• Experience with one or more relevant technologies such as ELISA, MSD/ECL, AlphaLISA, Gyrolab or flow cytometry
• A good understanding of experimental design, data evaluation and scientific troubleshooting
• Experience with PK/TK, immunogenicity, biomarkers, potency or GMP analytical testing is an advantage
• Experience working in a GLP, GCP, GMP or other regulated environment is an advantage
• High standards of scientific accuracy, data integrity and documentation
• The ability to organize your own experimental work and manage several activities in parallel
• A collaborative, hands-on and pragmatic working style
• Confidence to communicate scientific results and challenges within a team and, with increasing experience, directly with clients
• Very good written and spoken English; German is an advantage

We are interested in what you can do and what you want to learn. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who may not yet cover every aspect of the role but have a strong practical and scientific foundation and the motivation to develop.

Why IBR?

See the whole project – not just your part of it

At IBR, scientists contribute across the complete bioanalytical lifecycle, from understanding the therapeutic molecule and defining an assay strategy to experimental development, validation, sample analysis, data interpretation and reporting.

This gives you a broader understanding of drug development and greater ownership of the science you perform.

Work across different stages of drug development

Our projects span non-clinical development, clinical bioanalysis and GMP testing. This provides opportunities to understand the different scientific, regulatory and quality requirements that apply throughout the development and lifecycle of a biopharmaceutical.

You build experience across different areas of regulated bioanalysis and gain a broad understanding of scientific, regulatory and quality requirements.

Direct exposure to innovative biopharmaceutical development

Our clients range from emerging biotechnology companies to international pharmaceutical organizations. You will work on a variety of biologics, technologies and scientific questions across different stages of development building broad scientific exposure across client programs.

You will see how the data you generate are used to make actual development decisions.

Learn directly from experienced scientists

IBR deliberately maintains a highly collaborative environment. You will work closely with experienced scientists and company management and have direct access to colleagues with extensive experience in bioanalytics, immunogenicity, biologics development and regulated drug development.

Scientific discussions and knowledge sharing are part of everyday work, with direct access to experienced colleagues and decision-makers.

Develop beyond the laboratory bench

For people interested in taking broader responsibility, IBR offers opportunities to progressively develop into areas such as:

• Scientific project and study responsibility
• Bioanalytical strategy and assay design
• Client communication and scientific consulting
• GCP and GMP-regulated bioanalysis
• Study planning and reporting
• Quality and data integrity
• Technology implementation and process improvement
• Scientific and technical project leadership

Your development path does not need to be predetermined. As IBR grows, responsibilities can evolve according to your strengths, interests and experience.

Make an impact

At IBR, your contribution is visible and can influence how we work. If you identify a better assay approach, workflow, technology or process, you have the opportunity to discuss it directly and help implement it.

We want our team members not only to execute established procedures but also to contribute ideas and help shape how we work and how IBR develops.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full-time position in a collaborative team within a growing Swiss bioanalytical CRO
• Interesting and scientifically challenging projects where your expertise, ideas and problem-solving skills can make a real difference
• Spacious, well-maintained laboratory facilities providing a pleasant and practical working environment
• Ongoing investment in laboratory equipment, technologies, infrastructure, and people 

Interested?

If you enjoy solving bioanalytical problems and are looking for a role in which you can broaden both your practical expertise and your responsibilities, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please send us your application including:

• CV
• Relevant certificates and diplomas
• Reference letters (if available)

IBR Inc., Institute for Biopharmaceutical Research

Human Resources

Lauchefeld 31

9548 Matzingen

+41 (52) 366 3520

talent@ibr-inc.com