Scientific Researcher (m/w/d)

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Scientific Researcher.

In this role you will focus on the reception, registration, and storage of human biosamples. The role includes conducting inventory checks (e.g., freezer content checks). Responsibilities also involve monitoring temperatures, sample status, and freezer capacities.


General Information:
 

• Start date: February 2026 
• Planned duration: 6 months
• Extension: unlikely (maternity leave replacement)
• Contract: temporary contract via Randstad
• Workplace: Basel
• Workload: 100% 
• Home Office: not possible 
• Team: 5-10 people
• Working Hours: Standard 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible for performing laboratory-based activities and processes
• Tracking, inventory, sample processing, and transport of biological samples from clinical and non-clinical trials
• Manage associated metadata, and ensuring that lab activities fulfill customer needs
• Achieve operational excellence in quality, service levels, cost and compliance

Must Haves:
 

• BSc/MSc or equivalent degree in the area of Biomedical Research (candidates with a PhD degree are considered overqualified)
• 2 years relevant industry experience as a Lab Technician/Research Associate
• Demonstrated experience in the use of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and related sample data handling systems
• Familiarity with GCP requirements, BSL2 (Biosafety Safety Level 2) laboratories and awareness of the ethical considerations for the use of biological samples
• Experience with biological sample reception, registration, storage and shipment
• Fluent in English
• Ability to understand complex processes and recommend solutions
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Experience assessing, tracking and fulfilling research customer needs on an operational level in an efficient and timely way with a high degree of customer orientation and ability to communicate with stakeholders on multiple levels