For our client, a global pharmaceutical company located in the greater Lucerne area, we are looking for a motivated team player as
Process Engineer
As a member of the growing manufacturing team at our company, you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies. This position is initially limited to one year and requires full-time physical presence at the site to support manufacturing and to enable optimal integration into an existing team.
Your Responsibilities:
* Set up, practical execution and troubleshooting of upstream and support unit operations in continuous manufacturing and fed-batch processes under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
* Involvement in continuous improvement efforts and support for the implementation of new technologies, including non-GMP engineering runs or testing activities
* Creation and updates of SOPs and (electronic) master batch records. Technical review of various documentation related to process transfer and GMP manufacturing
* Material management using ERP systems (SAP)
* Participation in sampling activities (including occasional weekend work) or on-call duties, as required by the process scheduling. Typical manufacturing activities do not include shift work.
Your Qualifications:
* A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline
* A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
* Knowledge of and compliance to GMP principles and EHS standards in the area of responsibility
* Prior experience in the manufacturing of biologics under GMP, ideally including experience operating a bioreactor
* Familiarity with the use of automated systems in manufacturing (DeltaV) and electronic batch records (PAS-X)
* Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop
* Ability to perform under pressure in a complex GMP environment and assume responsibility. Flexible attitude when working with internal or external stakeholders to achieve ambitious targets.
* Business Fluent in English and German:
* Effective oral / written communication skills in German (C1)
* Oral / written communication skills in English (B2+)
* Driver's license (B) and access to a personal car to enable on-call duties
* Residence within approximately 30 minutes commuting distance from Schachen (LU) or willingness to relocate
Your Application:
Please apply online. For further information about the position, please contact your Gi consultant,
Nicolas Keller
, MSc Biochemistry ;