Research Scientist, Microbiology & Strain Culture

Adecco; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

Modern work spaces

Further education program

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Job summary

Adecco Basel is seeking a Research Scientist in Biology for a 1-year temp assignment. The role focuses on maintaining a microbial strain collection and performing molecular biology workflows in a Biosafety level-1/2 environment.

You will culture bacteria and fungi, document workflows in electronic lab notebooks, and support general lab operations including equipment maintenance and inventory management. Strong aseptic technique and independent planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Culturing, isolating and archiving bacteria and fungi with aseptic technique.
• BSL-1/BSL-2 experience and use of biosafety cabinets.
• DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis for strain verification.
• Independent planning of daily experimental protocols and data reporting.
• Autoclaving, media preparation and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand the microbial strain collection (bacteria and fungi).
• Propagate, preserve and curate strains across diverse conditions.
• Culture microorganisms under various experimental conditions.
• Assist with routine molecular biology assays (DNA extraction, PCR).
• Plan, execute and document laboratory workflows in electronic lab notebooks.
• Contribute to lab operations: equipment maintenance and inventory management.

Skills

Microbiological proficiency

Biosafety & containment

Molecular biology techniques

Work organization

Laboratory management

Education

BSc in Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology

Lab Technician apprenticeship

Job description

Adecco Basel is seeking a Research Scientist in Biology for a 1-year temp assignment. The role focuses on maintaining a microbial strain collection and performing molecular biology workflows in a Biosafety level-1/2 environment.

You will culture bacteria and fungi, document workflows in electronic lab notebooks, and support general lab operations including equipment maintenance and inventory management. Strong aseptic technique and independent planning are essential.