Certified Biomedical Analyst (Molecular Diagnostics) | Dipl. biomed. Analytiker:in oder Laborant:in EFZ

INSELSPITAL

Bern, BE, Switzerland
Published Nov 18, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role offers a challenging opportunity within the Clinical Genomics Lab (CGL), a highly interdisciplinary diagnostic unit collaborating across human genetics, hematology, clinical chemistry, and pathology. As a key team member, you will be responsible for performing complex molecular genetic analyses in a diagnostic molecular pathology setting. Your primary duties include identifying therapeutically relevant markers for targeted cancer therapies, conducting molecular diagnostics for solid tumors and lymphomas, and performing pathogen diagnostics using paraffin materials. You will utilize cutting-edge technologies such as DNA/RNA isolation, various PCR methods, Sanger sequencing, electrophoresis, and state-of-the-art Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Furthermore, you will actively contribute to the development and validation of new analytical methodologies and participate in essential Quality Management tasks, ensuring high diagnostic standards.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as a Certified Biomedical Analyst (HF Diploma) or equivalent qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in molecular diagnostic techniques, particularly PCR analysis and sequencing.
  • Experience with Quality Management and Quality Assurance processes.
  • Experience in high-throughput sequencing (Next Generation Sequencing) is advantageous but not strictly required.

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Good knowledge of standard PC programs. Must possess a responsible, communicative, integrative, and flexible personality, demonstrating strong teamwork and initiative.