Freelance/temporary employment for a project
Basel Stadt
Start date: asap
Reference number: 865654/1

Responsibilities

  • Design, conduct, and analyze in vivo studies involving intravenous injections, blood collection, and bleeding/thrombosis models
  • Execute full end-to-end in vivo workflows, from study preparation to sample processing and documentation
  • Characterize gene therapy candidates using molecular and biochemical assays such as ELISA, thrombin generation, and chromogenic assays
  • Handle, prepare, and evaluate patient-derived blood and plasma samples for in vitro and ex vivo experiments
  • Perform data analysis, interpret results, and present findings to the research team
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation across all experimental steps
  • Contribute to lab operations, including safety standards, inventory, equipment handling, and general organization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure smooth coordination and progress on gene therapy studies

Profile

  • Academic background in life sciences (MSc or BSc) or completed scientific apprenticeship with hands-on laboratory experience
  • Active certification for animal experimentation (e.g., LTK1, FELASA, or equivalent)
  • Proven hands-on experience with rodent work, including intravenous injections and blood sampling
  • Ability to independently design, execute, and manage in vivo studies from start to finish
  • Experience with molecular or biochemical assays relevant to hemostasis, thrombosis, or gene therapy
  • Strong ability to plan experiments, analyze data, and interpret scientific results
  • Fluency in English with clear communication skills
  • Highly organized, proactive, and team-oriented mindset with strong reliability and attention to detail

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute directly to translational gene therapy research with high scientific impact
  • Hands-on work with a combination of in vivo, ex vivo, and molecular biology techniques
  • Collaborative environment with close teamwork and modern laboratory infrastructure
  • Diverse and meaningful daily tasks involving both preclinical models and human biological samples

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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  2. 1. Analysis of qualifications

    We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.

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Contact at Hays

+41 44 225 50 00
Reference number : 865654/1