Manpower Overview: The Manufacturing Technician provides operational, technical, and logistical support across USP, DSP, and IPC areas. The role includes calibration activities, material readiness, equipment handling, sample management, and execution of GMP-compliant tasks to ensure safe, efficient, and robust manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Equipment & Process Support: - Perform daily calibration of equipment used in IPC and DSP, including preparation and use of WFI - Conduct Single Use Assembly checks - Execute column buffer exchange activities - Perform harvest filter deinstallation according to established procedures - Operate autoclaves (loading, cycle execution, unloading of sterilized materials) Material & Chemical Management: - Complete material checklists to ensure availability of required consumables - Notify Bioprocess Engineers of missing chemicals or discrepancies - Conduct ethanol aliquotation in compliance with GMP and safety requirements - Support dispensing activities as required Operational & Environmental Support: - Perform cleaning tasks in inoculation areas and production rooms in line with GMP standards - Execute buffer drainage activities in coordination with DSP teams - Deliver samples to QC, IPC, and other designated areas - Apply 6S principles to maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workspaces Documentation & Compliance: - Complete accurate GMP documentation for all performed tasks - Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures - Participate in investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives - Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, and BPE teams Training & Development Opportunities: USP Operations: - Bioreactor setup, monitoring, and breakdown - Media preparation (weighing, mixing, transfer) - Inoculation support and room cleaning DSP Operations: - Chromatography column preparation and buffer exchange - UF/DF setup, filter installation, and buffer handling - Harvest filter deinstallation and drainage - Autoclave operation and sterilization processes General: - GMP documentation standards - 6S and operational excellence - Safe chemical handling (including ethanol aliquotation) Qualifications & Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: - Completed apprenticeship, technical diploma, or equivalent in: - Chemical Engineering - Biotechnology - Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical / Production Technology - Strong understanding of GMP and cleanroom operations - Ability to read and follow SOPs, batch records, and technical instructions in English Preferred Qualifications: - Technical or vocational training in bioprocessing or pharmaceutical production - Knowledge of analytical equipment and calibration routines Experience: - 1?3 years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or chemical manufacturing (USP/DSP preferred) - Experience in cleanroom environments (Grade C/D or higher) - Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: - Bioreactors (single-use or stainless steel) - Media / buffer preparation - Chromatography systems - UF/DF processes - Autoclave / sterilization - Experience with GMP documentation, batch execution, and deviation handling is an advantage Languages: - Fluent English or German (both is a plus) If you are interested and believe you are a great fit, do not hesitate to contact me directly: alba.jansa(at)experis.ch 41 61 282 22 13 Branche: Pharma-Industrie Funktion: Personalwesen