Microbiologist – Research Scientist – Molecular Biology Methods

Location: Basel, Switzerland; on-site

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for a Basel-based client in the manufacturing sector.

What you will do

• Maintain, expand, propagate, preserve, and curate bacterial and fungal strain collections.
• Culture microorganisms under varied experimental conditions using strict aseptic techniques.
• Perform DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and gel electrophoresis for strain verification.
• Plan, execute, and document laboratory workflows independently in electronic lab notebooks.
• Maintain equipment, manage consumables inventory, and support general laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Hands-on microbiology experience, including culturing, isolating, and archiving bacteria and fungi.
• Practical knowledge of BSL-1 and BSL-2 environments, biological safety cabinets, and containment procedures.
• Experience with genomic DNA preparation, PCR amplification, and gel electrophoresis.
• Ability to organise work independently, plan daily experiments, and record results accurately.
• Experience with media preparation, sterilisation, autoclaving, and stock control.
• English language skills required.
• Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, applicants must be Swiss nationals, EU citizens, or current Swiss work-permit holders.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site assignment in Basel, Switzerland.
• Contract duration: 12 months.
• Workload: 100%.
• Start: ASAP.
• Applications should include a resume and a daytime phone number.