Research Scientist in Basel

The Resistance Research Team at Syngenta in Stein is seeking a dedicated and accountable Research Scientist to design, coordinate, and deliver global monitoring programs and analyses aimed at understanding the evolution of fungicide resistance in plant-pathogenic fungi. This role involves hands-on laboratory and molecular work, bioassays, sequencing data analysis, and significant logistical coordination for sampling programs worldwide. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, values reproducibility and quality, and is eager to contribute to innovations in resistance monitoring and management.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and conduct global monitoring programs for plant-pathogenic fungi, including Zymoseptoria tritici, Botrytis cinerea, Plasmopara viticola, Phytophthora infestans, and Alternaria spp.

Manage logistics for incoming and outgoing biological samples, including global coordination of sampling campaigns.

Conduct bioassays (in vitro/in vivo) and molecular analyses, including DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, sequencing, and related methods.

Maintain, propagate, and isolate fungal cultures in sterile conditions, ensuring high-quality and reproducible results.

Analyze and interpret bioassay and sequencing data using tools such as R, Geneious, Spotfire, or equivalent software.

Must-Have Qualifications

Degree in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field, with experience in bioassays and molecular methods.

Strong laboratory skills, including sterile techniques, DNA extraction, and PCR-based assays.

Experience with data analysis of biological experiments, ideally including bioinformatics for sequencing data.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complex sampling logistics and metadata.

Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage.

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Job Profil

Life Sciences - Engineering
Contracting
Vollzeit
06/10/2025 - 05/10/2026
DNA, qPCR, NGS, Cloning

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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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