Biological Research Scientist 100% in Basel

Biological Research Scientist (m/w/d) 100%

Biological Research Scientist (m/w/d)

Unlock the Hidden Language of Cells

Ready to turn cutting-edge genomics into real biological discovery? As a Biological Research Scientist (m/w/d), you'll work at the intersection of molecular biology, data science, and translational research helping to decode disease mechanisms one cell at a time.

- Assignment period: 1 November 2026 to 30 2028 (18 months, extension possible) - Location: Basel - Employment type: Temporary placement (Personalverleih)

About Our Client

For our client, an innovative life sciences organisation active in the field of advanced omics technologies, we are looking for a motivated scientist to strengthen its research team. The company operates at the forefront of single-cell and spatial biology, supporting preclinical and translational research programmes that link molecular insight to biological function a field currently experiencing rapid growth as pharmaceutical and biotech organisations increasingly rely on high-resolution cellular data to accelerate drug discovery and precision medicine.

Your Tasks as Biological Research Scientist (m/w/d)

- Design, test, and refine novel NGS-based methods, with a focus on single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial multimodal, and multi-omics workflows to deepen understanding of disease biology and therapeutic targets - Independently plan and execute laboratory experiments, evaluate the resulting data, and compile clear, well-structured reports - Ensure all generated data meets FAIR principles through rigorous, high-quality scientific practice - Work closely with wet-lab colleagues and bioinformatics specialists to translate complex sequencing data into actionable insights for project teams - Present experimental protocols and findings to internal stakeholders and contribute to platform development

What You Bring

- Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a comparable field, plus 1–2 years of industry experience in genomics, in-situ hybridization, imaging, or spatial technologies - Hands-on, demonstrable expertise in advanced molecular methods, particularly Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows - Strong command of core molecular biology techniques nucleic acid extraction, PCR/qPCR, and NGS library preparation - Experience handling demanding clinical sample types such as FFPE tissue, primary tumour cells, or low-input material - A hands-on, curious mindset for developing and continuously improving experimental protocols - Confidence to work independently designing experiments, interpreting data, and communicating results clearly - Strong collaboration skills across diverse, cross-functional teams, combined with fluent English and genuine enthusiasm for building professional networks; prior exposure to single-cell or spatial transcriptomics platforms is a plus

Nemensis Benefits

- Nemensis AG ist Ihr spezialisierter Personalvermittler im Bereich Life Sciences mit Sitz in Basel. - Umfassende Beratung und Betreuung im Bewerbungsprozess durch unsere Consultants. - Zugang zu einem grossen Kundennetzwerk und spannenden Stellen in der Nordwestschweiz. - und unkomplizierter Einstieg durch individuelle Begleitung und Beratung im Bewerbungsprozess.

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