Biotechnologist (6616 - KFR)

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Biotechnologist

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a Biotechnologist for a

Contract position till end of 2025 (with possibility for extension) based in the Valais area, Switzerland.

Main Responsibilities:

• Executes manufacturing activities in the area of Drug Product according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution.
• Provides front line technical and procedural support, working with the manufacturing team.
• Securing each batch is manufactured safely, on time, in compliance with the batch instructions and quality requirements
• Responsible for establishing timely and with high quality the required production documentation (preparation, execution and review of batch records) or other relevant GMP documents for the assigned production area.
• Supports process related investigations and assists in decision making on production issues
• Supports process changes and CAPAs related to processes within required timelines
• Performs training activities of relevant areas as operator and supports others and new joiners.
• Operating, setting up and cleaning production equipment and premises for the production of liquid and freeze-dried drug forms (e.g.: compounding, parts washing, autoclaving, filter integrity testing, visual inspection)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
• 2-4 years of experience GMP environment on the shopfloor (preferably in sterile manufacturing of Drug Product)
• Fluent in either English or German (preferably both)
• Familiarity with GMP requirements, quality procedures and SOP execution
• Strong team orientation
• Effective communication skills and interaction with a variety of interfaces within the organization
• Structured, focused, and well-organized working attitude
• High motivation and dynamic drive
• IT knowledge and knowledge in SAP and MES is a benefit