Jobdescription
For one of our clients, a global pioneer in
pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Microbiology
Expert in Quality Control Microbiology.
General Information:
Start
Date: 01.03.2026
Latest Possible Start
Date: 15.04.2026
Planned Employment
Duration: 12 months contract (parental leave
cover)
Workplace: Kaiseraugst (Basel is
also
possible)
Workload: 100%
Home
Office: Yes, hybrid model, onsite min
50%
Team: 4 team members, org -
90
Department: QC Microbiology
(MMQIAB7K)
Working
Hours: Standard
About the job:
The Microbiology section
spans the sites in Basel and Kaiseraugst and is part of the Quality
Control department. As a Microbiology Expert in QC
Microbiology, your main task will be to contribute your
microbiological expertise and implement cross-organizational
projects. You will be part of a self-organized team of
microbiological experts and work closely with various microbiology
specialists as well as other stakeholders (e.g., production
facilities, other sites/global functions, QA, Regulatory, Research
& Development).
The ideal
candidate:
You are open to new ideas and
challenge conventional thinking. You value working in a
performance-oriented environment characterized by mutual respect,
open discussion, and collaboration. You are a communicative and
decisive individual with persuasiveness and assertiveness, who
enjoys working independently and is also happy to act as a liaison
to other departments. You possess strong prioritization skills,
independently identify potential for improvement, and initiate
appropriate optimization measures. You will never lose sight of the
big picture and enjoy working accurately and with a strong
commitment to quality in a regulated GMP
environment.
Tasks &
Responsibilities:
Handling and
conceptual oversight of complex microbiological topics in the field
of product analytics (e.g., endotoxin, sterility, bioburden),
contamination control/aseptic assurance, and environmental
monitoring
Technical support and consulting for
various interfaces (including production facilities [DP, DS,
biologics, synthetics], QA, registration) in a central SME
function
Representation at regulatory
inspections and audits
Participation in
regulatory approval reports
Matrix
lead/collaboration on various cross-functional projects both
locally and within the global network, including supervision of
interns
Implementation of new technologies in
the field of pharmaceutical
microbiology
Handling of deviations, changes,
and other GMP-relevant documentation (e.g., regulations, study
planning and documentation, creation of
rationales)
Must
Haves:
Min. completed degree in a
natural science field (e.g., microbiology or biotechnology;
Master's degrees and PhDs are
preferred)
Minimum 1 year of experience in
pharmaceutical microbiology
Experience with GMP
(documentation) and its systems, e.g., Veeva (Change, Deviation,
Quality Docs), is advantageous
Meticulous,
structured, and independent work style
Team
player, flexible, resilient, and able to handle
conflict
Excellent communication skills in
German (C2) and English (spoken and
written)
Nice to
haves:
Experience with regulatory
inspections and audits, as well as regulatory submissions, is
desirable.
Sounds interesting?
Apply Now! We look forward to receiving your
application. Application Submission
Deadline: 11.01.2026