About this role
Job Description
Our Biologics Analytical Department located in Lucerne/Schachen, Switzerland and is part of our global Large Molecule Analytical R&D. We are developing innovative biopharmaceuticals with state of the art technology. We currently offer an attractive position for a Specialist with chemistry, biochemistry or biotechnology background.
The role will perform raw material & in-process testing reviews and may support the document . The position offers development potential and the candidate will be working within a medium group of 7 people including 1 apprentice. The successful incumbent will be partnering closely with teams on site and with our counterparts in R&D and clinical manufacturing in the US and Ireland.
Main areas of responsibility include:
- Conduct second scientist review of the analytical testing for raw materials, in-process testing and other review tasks.
- Write technical protocols, reports and standard operating procedures
- Support of raw material sampling and API dispensing
- Perform analytical testing for raw materials, in-process and characterization samples for biologics under GMP/GDP.
- Train new analysts
Qualifications
Educational requirements:
· Bachelor with 3 years industry experience or Master without industry experience.
Required experience and skills:
- Experience in raw material testing
- Compulsory experience with analytical testing with HPLC
- Experience with SAP
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English and German
- GMP working experience
Preferred experience and skills:
- Experience with second scientist data review under GxP regulations.
- Protein biochemistry and/or biochemical analytical techniques of proteins or with any biophysical methods
- Experience in IR and UV spectroscopy
- Experience in TOC measurements
- Detailed knowledge of relevant CDS (Empower)
Home office & hybrid working: The position is 100% onsite, mainly due to the lab related tasks. Irregular home office based on a need-basis and/or projects is possible
Do you find yourself in the description and are you interested in taking this opportunity? Please send us your complete application documents and become part of a modern company with attractive working conditions.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills
- Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Testing, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Experimentation, GMP Environments, Inventory Management, Metrology, Personal Initiative, Regulatory Compliance, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Teamwork, Technical Writing
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
- Regular
Relocation:
- No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
- No
Travel Requirements:
- 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
- Not Applicable
Shift:
- Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
- No
Hazardous Material(s):
- Lab Chemicals
Job Posting End Date:
- 11/26/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.