For one of our clients, an international pharmaceutical company, we are seeking a
*Senior Specialist Microbiology.** *General Information:** **Start date:**
asap
**End Date:**
1 year contract, with the possibility of extension
**Workplace:**
Schachen, Luzern
**Home office:**
No, 100% onsite
**Workload:**
100%
**Working hours:**
Standard
*About the work:**
The Quality Control Microbiology Team in Schachen, Switzerland supports the production and release of new clinical candidates with environmental monitoring and testing of Drug Substance (DS) and in-process intermediates thereof.
Moreover, as part of the MRL Microbiology organization, they support with the global team the totality of the portfolio including small molecule, biologics and vaccines and have responsibilities for the assessment and introduction of rapid microbiological methods (RMM), other new technologies and automation to eventually allow more efficient and faster testing and release of DS and DP.
*Tasks & responsibilities:** Member of the Quality Control Microbiology team Raw data review on paper and in electronic data management systems and data trending Managing microbiological studies and projects Authoring Standard Operating Procedures, as well as qualification and validation protocols and reports Performing microbiological laboratory work in support of current projects Initiating, processing, and closing of deviation records and change controls Additional tasks according to experience *Requirements:** **MS in microbiology or related field with 1+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry; BS or completed apprenticeship (lab technician EFZ subject Biology) with 3+ years of relevant experience;** Strength in delivering results on firm deadlines in support of our pipeline GMP-ex