Scientist – Biology in Basel

vacancy for our Basel based client in the Pharma sector

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and implement innovative NGS methods and protocols, with emphasis on single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial multimodal applications or multi-omics applications to enhance platform capabilities and provide comprehensive insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets
• Independently perform experiments, analyze data, and generate high-quality reports
• Apply scientific rigor to ensure the generation of FAIR-compliant data
• Collaborate with wet lab and bioinformatics teams to interpret complex sequencing datasets and provide actionable insights to project teams
• Present protocols and results to internal stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline with 1-2 years industry experience specifically in genomics, hybridization, imaging and spatial techniques
• Direct, demonstrable experience with advanced molecular technologies, particularly Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows
• Exceptional proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, and NGS library preparation
• Experience working with challenging clinical sample types (e.g., FFPE tissue, primary tumor cells, low-input samples)
• Experience and enthusiasm for developing and refining experimental methods
• Ability to independently conduct experiments, evaluate data, and communicate findings effectively
• You have an exceptional ability to collaborate within and across matrix teams, enabling both effective independent and team-based work in a diverse and heterogeneous environment
• Desirable Requirements:
• Excellent communicators with a high fluency in English, a desire to continuously build a personal network and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your own contributions and development
• Experience with single-cell and spatial transcriptomics platforms is desired

Ref.Nr.:

• Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland
• We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application
• As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client

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