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