Early Talent Program Automation Engineer

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Job Description SummaryStay for 24 months in Chemical and Analytical Development (CHAD) through our Early Talent Program (ETP)! We look for a recent MSc or PhD graduate to support and expand the implementation of automation across the organization. This program offers opportunities for rotations across multiple drug development areas, with a strong focus on hardware automation within the Biocatalysis Team's high-throughput environment in CHAD. The program provides training in current safety, quality, and training systems, alongside hands-on application of cutting-edge academic and industrial research, while fostering soft skills and internal networks for a future pharmaceutical career.

Job Description
Duration: 2 years
Preferred start date: September 1, 2026

Key responsibilities:

* Evaluate and implement future lab automation and manufacturing solutions within CHAD.
* Pioneer the use of autonomous mobile lab robots within the Biocatalysis Team at Novartis.
* Support hardware automation initiatives across the organization through close collaboration with cross-functional experts and a strong understanding of their needs.
* Actively contribute to strategic planning for future laboratory automation investments.

Essential requirements:
* MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Industrial Automation Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Informatics, or Biochemistry) with strong hands-on experience in laboratory and hardware automation, including lab robotics. Your degree should have been completed within the past ca. 2 years
* Proactive, open-minded and team-oriented professional, motivated to collaborate across multidisciplinary environments spanning molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, and analytics.
* Proficiency in English (oral and written).
* Proven track record in implementing lab automation solutions.
* Hands-on, results-oriented professional able to drive projects end-to-end, from concept development to fully automated laboratory workflows.

Desirable requirements:
* Solid foundation in biological and/or chemical laboratory work.
* Interest in autonomous mobile laboratory robotics and automated lab environments.
* Experience with liquid handling automation and/or exposure to robotic orchestration software.

Important:
* Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.
* Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or have completed their studies at a Swiss University.
* Application deadline: April 19, 2026

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