Biomarker Scientist

m/f/d, Basel-Stadt

The Proteomics & Metabolomics Technology Platform within the 360 Labs Initiative is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist to join as a Biomarker Discovery Scientist in Basel. In this role, you will drive early biomarker identification and validation with a strong sense of urgency, working in a dynamic matrix environment alongside experts from diverse therapeutic areas and functions. This is a unique opportunity to lead critical projects, contribute to scientific breakthroughs, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced setting.

Contract duration: 1 year

Location: Basel, on-site

Workload: 100%

 

Responsibilities:

  • Using both mass spectrometry (MS) and non-MS based methods to create scalable targeted and untargeted protein assays. These assays will be applied to liquid biopsies, tissues, and in vitro models to discover and validate disease biomarkers, identify new drug targets, and elucidate drug mechanisms.
  • Leading biomarker discovery projects across our therapeutic areas. This includes being accountable for the timely implementation of assays, generating project reports, and presenting findings to key stakeholders.
  • Serving as an ambassador for our in-house and outsourced activities, providing expertise on experimental study design and analytical frameworks.

 

Requirements:

  • A PhD in Biochemistry or a related field. Biomarker experience within PhD or first industry experience in a related field
  • Ideally with post-doctoral research experience in biomarker discovery and validation, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
  • Expertise as a highly skilled experimentalist, capable of designing and executing complex studies using both targeted and untargeted MS and preferably also non-MS based approaches (e.g.,Olink).
  • Exceptional competency in processing, analyzing, and interpreting both MS and ideally also non-MS based data.

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  • Basel-Stadt
  • Contracting
  • Full Time
  • Immediately - 1 year
Agnieszka Kawalec

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Agnieszka Kawalec
Talent Acquisition Consultant
+41 41 632 43 54
Agnieszka.Kawalec@coopers.ch

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