Job Description
We are looking for a QC Scientist for driving projects that introduce and validate innovative microbiological analytical methods within our GMP-regulated QC laboratory who will contribute to the significant growth of our business in Switzerland by:
1. Lead projects focused on the implementation of new analytical methods and new equipment into the microbiological laboratory (e.g. identification methods, utility testing).
2. Plan and coordinate with internal (e.g. QA, customer service) and external stakeholders (e.g. supplier)
3. Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality standards.
4. Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables
5. Provide technical expertise on analytical methods
6. Prepare and review documents related to equipment qualification (URS, QP, DQ, IOQ) and method validation and tranfer (protocol, reports)
7. Train and mentorlaboratory staff
Supervision of customer projects with focus on utility qualification testing, as well as related subcontracted analytical services within the Eurofins Group
8. Planning and organization of customer projects and related deliverables (e.g. review of technical documents, plans and validation reports)
9. Mapping and configuration of projects in the LIMS system
10. Ensuring that the commissioned analytical work is carried out properly and on time, as well as co-responsibility for GMP-compliant execution
11. Approval of analysis results and reports
12. Supervision and scientific support of ongoing customer projects and participation in the acquisition of new projects
13. Processing laboratory deviations and root cause analyses (OOS)
14. General process optimization and further development of the site
Qualifications
15. Completed studies in the field of life sciences (pharmacy, biochemistry, biology, ideally microbiology)
16. At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a regulated environment (ISO 17025, GLP, ideally GMP)
17. Experience in pharmaceutical quality control in the field of microbiology and clean water analysis
18. Technical expertise on utility testing like TOC, conductivity, cleaning validation, gas testing) is a plus
19. Strong customer and service orientation
20. Solid understanding of IT and Office applications, ideally experience with LIMS systems
21. Affinity for digitalization and computer system validation
22. Ideally experience in project management
23. Business driven mindset
24. Team player, responsible, reliable and flexible
25. Excellent German and good English skills
26. French is an advantage
Additional Information
If we have aroused your interest, we would be delighted if you could send us a personal cover letter, your CV and references.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
Sustainability matters to us!We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!