Associate Scientist Cell Culture (m/f/d) 100%

For one of our pharmaceutical clients, we are currently looking for a Associate Scientist Cell Culture (m/f/d) 100%.

General information:

Start: 01Jan2023

Latest start date: 01Mar2023

Duration, possibilities for extension: The position is planned for 2 years. There might be a possibility for extension but it is not granted at the time of opening the position.

Location: Lucerne area

Workload: 100%/ 40 hours per week

Job tasks and responsibilities

The primary activities include but are not limited to:

• Production of mammalian cell culture inoculum under cGMP for API manufacturing (Cell culture seed train)
• Monitoring of process performance by using analytical instruments for required In-Process Control
• Maintenance / Calibration of process equipment and IPC equipment used for cell culture monitoring
• Coordination and support of External Service Providers (ESP)

Requirements for the position:

• Requires degree in Biology as laboratory technician or maximum bachelor in Biology. Candidates with master or PHD can not be considered.
• Experience in GMP environment highly desirable (including training and internship) but not a must
• Knowledge of mammalian cell culture and small scale fermentation processes
• Practical experience in cell culture (Shakeflask, Wave reactor) and aseptic/sterile techniques
• Technical writing capabilities, speacially GMP related documentation

Competencies required for the role:

• Team-oriented and open personality
• Ability to work in a interdisciplinary team in collaboration with operation and compliance groups
• Strong willingness to learn and sense of autonomy
• Commitment to work on weekends non regular basis. This is strongly linked to the type of projects and subject. On 2022 team members were 5-10 times on site at the weekend.
• German language skills: spoken and writting fluent (C1, B2)
• English language skills: spoken and writting novice / basic