Biochemistry Lab Technician — Flexible Hours + Training (Basel)

EDP Personalberatung GmbH; Basel; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Extensive training opportunities

Multicultural team environment

Job summary

EDP Personalberatung GmbH is seeking a Lab Technician in Biochemistry for a Basel-based pharmaceutical client. The role is a temporary full-time position from 01.02.2027 to 31.07.2028, requiring high-throughput enzyme assays, robotic platforms, strict SOP adherence, and cross-team collaboration.

You should have a completed Lab Technician apprenticeship or a BSc/MSc in Biochemistry, strong data interpretation skills, and the ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship as Lab Technician or BSc/MSc in Biochemistry or related field.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking of repetitive routine operations.
• Proficient in conducting biochemistry experiments, interpreting data, and suggesting workflow improvements.
• Basic understanding of chemistry.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ready to work in international and multidisciplinary teams.
• Open-minded personality and "can do" attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-throughput (HTP) enzyme assays as well as preparative scale trials to evaluate enzyme performance under application-relevant conditions.
• Operate and maintain HTP robotic platforms and equipment.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support accurate documentation and systematic archiving.
• Critically assess and troubleshoot experimental workflows across all process stages and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Analyze data and communicate results clearly and efficiently, including thorough interpretation and documentation.

Skills

Lab technician training

Biochemistry experiments

Data interpretation

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Lab Technician apprenticeship

BSc/MSc in Biochemistry

Tools

HTP robotic platforms

SOPs

Job description

EDP Personalberatung GmbH is seeking a Lab Technician in Biochemistry for a Basel-based pharmaceutical client. The role is a temporary full-time position from 01.02.2027 to 31.07.2028, requiring high-throughput enzyme assays, robotic platforms, strict SOP adherence, and cross-team collaboration.

You should have a completed Lab Technician apprenticeship or a BSc/MSc in Biochemistry, strong data interpretation skills, and the ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams.