Biomarker Discovery Scientist

Highly Competitive
  1. Contract
  2. Biochemistry
  3. Switzerland
Basel, Schweiz
Posting date: 05 Sep 2025
66900

Proclinical is seeking a Biomarker Discovery Scientist to join a dynamic team within a Proteomics and Metabolomics Technology Platform at our client's facility. This role focuses on early biomarker identification and validation, contributing to critical projects in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive innovation in oncology and pharmaceutical research. This is a full-time, 1-year contract position covering a planned leave, with work conducted onsite in a lab environment.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop scalable targeted and untargeted protein assays using mass spectrometry (MS) and non-MS-based methods.
  • Apply these assays to liquid biopsies, tissues, and in vitro models for biomarker discovery, drug target identification, and mechanism elucidation.
  • Lead biomarker discovery projects across therapeutic areas, ensuring timely assay implementation, report generation, and presentation of findings to stakeholders.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on experimental study design and analytical frameworks for both in-house and outsourced activities.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • A PhD in Biochemistry or a related field.
  • Experience in biomarker discovery and validation, either during PhD studies or in an industry setting.
  • Proficiency in designing and executing complex studies using targeted and untargeted MS approaches, with additional experience in non-MS-based methods (e.g., Olink) preferred.
  • Strong skills in processing, analyzing, and interpreting MS and non-MS data.
  • Excellent communication skills with fluency in English.
  • A customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and a drive for innovation.


If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Joshua Bye at j.bye@proclinical.com.



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