About this role
For a leading pharmaceutical company, we are looking for a qualified candidate for a temporary assignment as
Microbiologist – Research Scientist
General information
Start date: ASAP
Planned duration: 12 months
Location: Basel City, Basel
Workload: 100%
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, propagate, preserve, and curate bacterial and fungal strain collections.
- Culture, isolate, and archive microorganisms using aseptic microbiological techniques.
- Perform molecular biology assays including DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.
- Support microbial strain characterization and verification activities.
- Independently plan, execute, analyze, and document laboratory experiments using ELN systems.
- Contribute to laboratory operations, including media preparation, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with biosafety procedures, laboratory standards, and containment protocols.
Required Qualifications
- BSc in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline; alternatively, completed laboratory technician training with relevant microbiology experience (MSc and PhD overqualified).
- Practical experience culturing, isolating, and preserving bacterial and fungal microorganisms.
- Hands-on experience working in BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratory environments.
- Experience with biological safety cabinets (BSCs) and biosafety procedures.
- Sound knowledge of DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis techniques.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently plan and prioritize laboratory activities.
- Accurate, detail-oriented working style with strong documentation skills and good English communication abilities.
Interested? Then apply today. We look forward to hearing from you!