Bern-Wabern
Scientific Collaborator in Molecular Biology (80%)
- 15 October 2026
- 80%
- Temporary
- French (Intermediate), German (Intermediate), English (Intermediate)
About the job
Scientific Collaborator in Molecular Biology (80%)
Biological Analyses and Reference Laboratory | from 1 April 2027 or a date to be agreed, limited duration of 28 months
METAS – the Federal Institute of Metrology – is the reference institute in Switzerland for measurements and measuring instruments. To ensure that a litre is always a litre (for example when you fill up), METAS carries out calibrations, conformity assessments, and provides advice to industry, research, and administration. A trusted source, especially socially and politically, metrological accuracy is essential in many fields: road traffic, electricity billing, time dissemination, environmental and health measurements, etc. In short, at METAS, disciplines have been interacting and communicating since 1862.
Your new challenges
- Coordinate and scientifically lead a work package within an international research consortium aiming to standardise liquid biopsy and circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) analyses in solid tumours
- Develop, optimise, and apply methods based on dPCR and NGS to detect and quantify biomolecular markers
- Plan, perform, and statistically evaluate method validations and interlaboratory comparisons, as well as present and publish scientific results
- Ensure quality, metrological traceability, and international comparability of genomic measurements and participate in the characterisation of reference materials and measurement procedures
- Supervise laboratory staff technically and ensure the operation of measurement stations, their quality, and development according to ISO/IEC 17025 standard
Your profile
- Master’s or doctoral degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, (laboratory) medicine, or a related field
- Proven knowledge of molecular biology analysis techniques, notably digital PCR and high-throughput sequencing (including bioinformatics), focused on molecular tumour diagnostics
- Experience in developing, validating, and quality assuring analytical methods, ideally in regulated or accredited environments
- Experience participating in or leading international research projects and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration with partners from research, industry, and regulatory fields
- Excellent English skills and good knowledge of German or French
We offer you
- a varied role at the intersection of industry and research, with attractive working conditions.
Your application
For further information, please contact:
Dr Tobias Heck, Head of the Biological Analyses and Reference Laboratory, tel. +41 76 369 57 75.
We look forward to receiving your complete application dossier.
Please apply online by clicking on "Online Application".
For this position, recruitment agencies will not be considered.
METAS takes into account the diverse needs and life paths of its employees. It encourages diversity and gives top priority to equal treatment.
Your contact
Miriam Weber
0583870227
