Scientific Researcher (m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project
Basel Stadt
Start date: asap
Reference number: 856419/1
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Responsibilities

  • Perform laboratory-based activities related to the reception, registration, and storage of human biosamples
  • Handle tracking, inventory, processing, and transport of biological samples from clinical and non-clinical studies
  • Manage associated metadata to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with customer needs
  • Conduct inventory checks such as freezer content verification and sample status reviews
  • Monitor temperatures, freezer capacities, and overall sample integrity
  • Ensure operational excellence in quality, service levels, cost efficiency and compliance
  • Support smooth laboratory operations within a BSL-2 environment
  • Contribute to reliable sample lifecycle management in accordance with GCP and ethical standards

Profile

  • BSc or equivalent degree in Biomedical Research (no PhD)
  • Strong industry experience as a Lab Technician or Research Associate in a biosample-handling environment
  • Hands-on experience with LIMS and other sample data management systems
  • Familiarity with GCP requirements, BSL-2 laboratory practices, and ethical considerations for human samples
  • Proven experience in sample reception, registration, storage, and shipment
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Ability to understand complex operational processes and propose practical solutions
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
  • Customer-oriented mindset with experience supporting research needs efficiently and accurately

Benefits

  • Hands-on role at the core of clinical biosample operations supporting biomarker and research activities
  • Opportunity to work in a specialized laboratory environment with modern sample-management systems
  • Collaborative team setting with exposure to cross-functional clinical operations

About Hays

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Staffing process for freelance specialists

  1. Analysis of qualifications
  2. Telephone or personal interview
  3. Contact with customers
  4. Contract with Hays
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Contact at Hays

+41 44 225 50 00
Reference number : 856419/1
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