Job Opportunity: Junior Researcher (m/f)

Job Opportunity: Junior Researcher (m/f)

Job Opportunity: Junior Researcher (m/f)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Junior Researcher (m/f)

BioDetect Solutions is looking for a motivated Junior Researcher to join our team in a position funded by the VirusHunter project. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic biotech environment while contributing to the development and optimization of innovative virology-based assays.

[SALARY]

aligned with the candidate’s level of education and experience, and with comparable public-sector research positions.

[EDUCATION]

Master’s degree

[SCIENTIFIC FIELDS]

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Junior Researcher (m/f)

BioDetect Solutions is looking for a motivated Junior Researcher to join our team in a position funded by the VirusHunter project. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic biotech environment while contributing to the development and optimization of innovative virology-based assays.

[SALARY]

aligned with the candidate’s level of education and experience, and with comparable public-sector research positions.

[EDUCATION]

Master’s degree

[SCIENTIFIC FIELDS]

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will work closely with our scientific team on projects focused on improving, validating, and expanding existing virology-based assays. The role is suited to an early-career scientist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, experimental troubleshooting, and learning new techniques.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will work closely with our scientific team on projects focused on improving, validating, and expanding existing virology-based assays. The role is suited to an early-career scientist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, experimental troubleshooting, and learning new techniques.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform laboratory experiments according to established protocols and experimental plans.

  • Develop and optimize cell-based and virology assays to improve performance, reproducibility, and robustness.

  • Perform routine cell culture and molecular and biochemical laboratory procedures.

  • Contribute to experimental design, including appropriate controls, replicates, and optimization strategies.

  • Analyze and interpret experimental results and contribute to troubleshooting.

  • Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to data analysis and reporting.

  • Support the development and validation of new assay formats and workflows.

  • Communicate results and observations to the research team and contribute to scientific discussions.

  • Follow laboratory safety, quality, and documentation procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform laboratory experiments according to established protocols and experimental plans.

  • Develop and optimize cell-based and virology assays to improve performance, reproducibility, and robustness.

  • Perform routine cell culture and molecular and biochemical laboratory procedures.

  • Contribute to experimental design, including appropriate controls, replicates, and optimization strategies.

  • Analyze and interpret experimental results and contribute to troubleshooting.

  • Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to data analysis and reporting.

  • Support the development and validation of new assay formats and workflows.

  • Communicate results and observations to the research team and contribute to scientific discussions.

  • Follow laboratory safety, quality, and documentation procedures.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The opportunity to work in an early-stage biotech environment and contribute directly to innovative research and assay development.

  • Hands-on experience with experimental approaches in virology and molecular biology.

  • Close collaboration with experienced researchers and opportunities to develop independent experimental skills.

  • A supportive and dynamic environment where you can contribute ideas and take responsibility for experimental projects.

  • Flexible organization of work in accordance with research activities and company needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • The opportunity to work in an early-stage biotech environment and contribute directly to innovative research and assay development.

  • Hands-on experience with experimental approaches in virology and molecular biology.

  • Close collaboration with experienced researchers and opportunities to develop independent experimental skills.

  • A supportive and dynamic environment where you can contribute ideas and take responsibility for experimental projects.

  • Flexible organization of work in accordance with research activities and company needs.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a curious, reliable, and hands-on scientist with strong laboratory fundamentals, careful experimental practice, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn. This position is ideal for an early-career researcher who wants to gain experience in a biotech startup and contribute to the development of innovative virology-based assays.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a curious, reliable, and hands-on scientist with strong laboratory fundamentals, careful experimental practice, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn. This position is ideal for an early-career researcher who wants to gain experience in a biotech startup and contribute to the development of innovative virology-based assays.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

24 August 2026

Ready to join us? Send your CV and a brief cover letter via email.

Ready to join us? Send your CV and a brief cover letter via email.

Ready to join us?
Send your CV and a brief cover letter via email.

Ready to join us?
Send your CV and a brief cover letter via email.