Job Description

This is how you can contribute

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Assistance in the replacement of the Lisa LIMS database with LIMSophy and migration of data Updating the databases with new data and data maintenance Assistance with laboratory equipment maintenance, preparation for move from Reckenholz to Posieux Assistance with experimental sample preparation

This makes you unique

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University or college degree (Bachelor's or Master's) completed within the last 10 months Experience in the field of biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, agronomy, or a related subject Team spirit, good communication skills and a passion for agricultural research Basic knowledge of a programming language, an appetite for programming and database management and a willingness to deepen your knowledge Willingness to travel sporadically Knowledge of two official Swiss languages

In a nutshell

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We are looking for a motivated and committed individual who will enjoy supporting the migration of data into a new database system and accompanying the moving of equipment and samples to Posieux. Are you keen to acquire new skills in database and sample management, collaborate with different stakeholder groups and get to know different sample-preparation protocols? If so, do get in touch. We offer varied and international surroundings and a good team spirit, as well as practical and innovative research.



Agroscope is closed during the Christmas period - no applications will be processed from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.


Starting date: 01.03.2026 or to be agreed
Type of employment: temporary
31.12.2026
Reference no.: JRQ$540-17242
Place of work: Reckenholzstrasse 191, 8046 Zurich

Good food, healthy environment

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Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.


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