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

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Requisition ID:R425305