Molecular Biologist

For an international company in the global agribusiness market in 4332 Stein (AG) we are looking for a Molecular Biologist - temp. assignment (100%), min. 1 year

Responsibilities

· Actively participate in developing and using molecular capabilities for (i) tracking molecular markers in-planta (ii) product QC and tracking of microbes in planta.

· Carry out or develop various bioassays

· Carry out or develop various molecular/microbiology-based assays

· Collect and process samples dedicated to molecular analyses done by CROs

· Trial execution with microbial-based products and plants treated with biostimulants

· Actively supports scientific experts, projects, testing and analysis.

· Plan and execute scientific experiments or equivalent tasks

· Actively support sample processing and logistics

· Document experiments and test results. Interprets data for discussion with Scientific Expert and proposes follow ups or improvements

· Work on data analysis, presentation and reporting

· Communicate results, outcomes in oral and written form (reports or presentations in English). Offers and actively collects relevant information to/from colleagues and supervisors.

· Writing of experiment protocols with fully descriptive documentation to assure reproducibility of tests/experiments.

· Records, communicates test abnormalities and errors and enables improvement

· Provides technical advice to other lab staff

Profile

· to work in a dynamic environment and within a young multicultural research team.

· Motivated to learn, apply, and improve modern Agro-Biological R&D technologies

· Strong academic background in molecular biology (some background in plant biology and/or microbiology would be appreciated) to efficiently plan and carry out laboratory work & problem solving

· Expertise working with plants

· Willingness to perform routine tasks

· Use scientific excellence and creativity to develop and/or implement state-of-the-art methods to meet project needs

· Apply and improve problem-solving skills in biology experimentation

· Competent in literature & data mining searches

· Provides exact documentation of reproducible experimental procedure

· Has awareness of chemical hazards/HSE in the lab and applies safety considerations to all activities

· Team player and positive working attitude

· Good communication skills in English

· Flexibility and adaptability to the changing environment to achieve excellence in delivery

· Team player and positive working attitude

· Minimum Master degree in molecular biology (expertise with plant biology and/or microbiology appreciated)

Benefits

• international environment
• further education program
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Contact information

In case of any doubt on this vacancy (ref.: JN -032026-1008581), please contact Fabio Antonelli at 0613230745.

About us

Adecco is the market leader for staffing solutions in Switzerland and worldwide. Every day, our teams in our 50 locations throughout Switzerland ensure the best match between candidates and clients in various professional fields and industries. Adecco Switzerland is part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day enable more than 3.5 million careers. We skill, develop, and hire talent in 60 countries, enabling organisations to embrace the future of work.

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