Research Scientist – Biology, Agronomy contract opportunity to join our Stein based client in the Agricultural and Chemical sector.

Your tasks:

• Bioassay (in vitro or in vivo) and molecular methodologies, from sample preparation to sequencing data analysis, are regularly employed to monitor resistance evolution. 
• Monitoring programs require significant logistical efforts for planning sample collection, handling metadata, propagating biological material in sterile conditions, conducting and evaluating bioassays, and molecular analyses. 
• Automation and standardization of processes, teamwork, and flexibility through collaboration with different subgroups of the Resistance Research Team are integral to the daily job.
• Reproducibility and high-quality results are essential. 
• Knowledge of bioinformatics for sequencing analyses with software tools such as R, Geneious, Spotfire, or similar packages is beneficial.
• Support and conduct monitoring program activities (e.g., Zymoseptoria tritici, Botrytis cinerea, Plasmopara viticola, Phytophthora infestans, Alternaria spp.).
• Support and manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing sampling and biological material at the global level.
• Manage sample metadata and results from different monitoring programs.
• Assist with the isolation and cultivation of biological material.
• Extract DNA from laboratory and environmental samples (strains and bulked populations) for further molecular analysis.
• Provide support for bioassays, e.g., sterile bench work and cell counting and molecular activities (e.g., DNA extraction, primer design, single- and multiplex PCR, qPCR, Sanger sequencing, NGS sequencing, and cloning).
• Optimize the efficiency of bioassay and molecular protocols by adapting to sample source and pathogen diversity.
• Assist with data analysis of bioassays (e.g., EC50 calculations) and correlate results with molecular tests.
• Maintain a proactive problem-solving attitude and engage in supporting a range of projects in development within the Resistance Research Team.
• Ensure compliance with internal Health, Safety, and Environment guidelines.

Your experience/knowledge:

• Apprenticeship in Agrobiology or other technical discipline / BMS or BSc in agrobiology disciplines or equivalent professional education
• 2-3 years of experience in lab positions
• Language skills in German and/or fluency in English.
• This position is open to apprentices or master's degree holders in biology or agronomy. Some years of laboratory experience are beneficial.

Your soft skills:

• Excellent comprehension skills with attention to detail
• A high degree of self-organization and time management
• Analytical and solution-orientated thinking
• Be flexible, curious and eager to learn new technologies.

Location: Stein, Switzerland, Switzerland
Work setting: On Site
Sector:    Agricultural and Chemical
Start:       09/2025
Duration:  12+ months
Workload: 100%
Ref.Nr.:   BH 23300

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