About ARTIDIS

　　ARTIDIS AG is a clinical stage health-tech start-up founded in Basel, Switzerland, that has developed the first nanomechanical biomarker for cancer diagnosis and treatment optimization. The ARTIDIS nanotechnology platform integrates different types of clinical data into the ARTIDISnet digital platform, allowing physicians to significantly shorten the current diagnostic process and bringing benefit to both the patient and the healthcare system. ARTIDIS enables professionals to design personalised cancer treatment plans tailored to the individual patient needs and desired outcomes.

　　Job Description

　　The AFM Biotechnician supports the company's Research & Innovation team by ensuring the measurement of biological samples using the ARTIDIS AFM technology. This person covers the complete ARTIDIS life cycle from sample preparation, sample preservation and transport to the ARTIDIS measurement performing high quality measurements at customers sites. Additionally, this person is involved in the measurement quality assessment and optimization down to data analysis specific to AFM measurements but also results evaluation and report writing in the biological or clinical context. Based on her/his experience with biological samples and the ARTIDIS technology, this role is also required to develop assays for new kinds of samples when business opportunities open.

　　Duties + Responsibilities

　　Handling biological specimens, including tumor samples, provided by clinicians.

　　Execution of experiments at customer site.

　　AFM-related data analysis using ARTIDIS software.

　　Improving measurement and analysis protocols

　　Support Field Service Engineer (FSE)

　　Writing and Reviewing Operating Procedures, Measurement Reports and Work Instructions related to AFM Experiments and Device Operation.

　　Training of new operators.

　　Active participation in all team activities.

　　Comply with the high ethical and professional standards of ARTIDIS.

　　Qualifications

　　Highly organized person.

　　Graduate in Biomedical Engineering, Nanoscience, Physics, Material Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology or related fields (B.Sc. level). A master's degree is a plus.

　　Previous experience with scientific instrumentation in academia and/or industry. Experience with AFM is a plus.

　　Previous working experience in a regulated environment (medical, pharma, automotive, or similar).

　　Previous experience in pathology, oncology or related fields is a plus.

　　Ability to troubleshoot any issues that may arise, including problems with the sample manipulation and AFM measurements.

　　Working conditions

　　The environment is a typical start-up with an intrinsically motivated international team. Our company is an excellent place for rapid advancement and offers a promising opportunity to learn and share know-how in a very agile environment. The position requires the employee to go the extra mile when needed. We are looking for a team player who appreciates direct communication. The effort is rewarded with challenging tasks, the possibility to take responsibility, a highly driven team, and work serving a significant purpose. The job position comes with a competitive salary and a bonus for outstanding performance.