Molecular Biologist Switzerland

Molecular Biologist

A Molecular Biologist’s skills can be applied in a number of ways within the Biotech industry (and other industries related to scientific development and innovation) making your career within this fast-developing sector up to you.  This variety enables you as a Molecular Biologist to choose the discipline that suits you whether that be within Cell & Gene Therapies, Regenerative Medicine, Mammalian Bioproduction, Synthetic Biology, or more.  Molecular Biologists are always in demand due to the flexibility of the skills you have and how they can be applied.  For example, Molecular Biology skills can be applied within Research and Development / R&D, working on the next generation of therapies, or within process development or manufacturing.  Whichever path you take as a Molecular Biologist you will have the chance to use your science in a creative manner and work on the latest technologies to continue to drive forward research through each next phase, to have a positive impact on society.

There is a range of job titles for Molecular Biologists but the most common in Biotechnology are: Junior Scientist, Senior Scientist, Lead Scientist, Principal Scientist.

Skills and Experience required to become a Molecular Biolgist

The specific scientific skills and experience required will depend upon the role, but would typically include:-

• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology
• Post doctoral experience in a commercial environment
• Experience with biological/biochemical assays (e.g. ELISAs) and analytical methods
• Creative, rigorous thinker able to use initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, external partners and collaborators. 

Salary Levels

Salaries within Molecular Biology can be quite generous. In most Biotech / Biotechnology / Innovation organisations, an experienced Molecular Biologist (i.e. a PhD, backed with 2-3 years’ experience in a commercial research laboratory, in a Biotech company, or in an academic setting aligned to biotech development) can expect to earn around £40,000.

Switzerland is a great place to further your career in life sciences. If you are a looking for pharmaceutical jobs in Switzerland, scientific careers in Switzerland or want to discuss cell therapy, gene therapy, ATMP, medical device, technology, biotech or pharmaceutical job opportunities in Switzerland, give our Next Phase team a call. This country is continuing to expand as a centre for jobs in science, process development, technology, software development, project management, informatics, quality, reg affairs and supply chain.

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At Next Phase we help people find new jobs in life sciences across the UK, Europe and USA. This page lists some of the job opportunities in Europe, and if you give us a call we can also talk to you about other scientific jobs, pharmaceutical career opportunities and the latest updates in cell and gene therapy and ATMP development in Switzerland.

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The life science industry in Switzerland has a strong international bias, 98% of its turnover is made abroad. With a share of 33% of Swiss export goods, chemical-pharmaceutical products are the most important exported good in Switzerland. Availability of high-quality scientists in Switzerland is very high thanks to leading universities and universities of applied sciences and financially sound and research-based pharmaceutical companies. In comparison to other top international locations, the Swiss life science industry has the highest work productivity.

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Switzerland is home to a globally unique life science cluster. In addition to chemical and pharmaceutical firms like Novartis, Roche, and Syngenta, this encompasses a dense network of medtech, biotech and nanotech companies. 

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