Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expertise in systems and production equipment such as Bioreactors, Filtration (incl UFDF), Chromatography, Process piping systems, CIP skids, SIP systems.
* Lead &/or Support the design, installation, commissioning and qualification of improvements, changes or upgrades to the equipment/plant.
* Ensure proactively that the technical condition of the equipment, systems and installations are appropriate for use, proposing corrective actions and/or improvements to the user in case of weaknesses.
* Organize and coordinate corrective actions, improvements and modifications. Ensure compatibility and consistency with existing organization and industry standards (cGMP, GEP, SUVA/ASIT etc.)
* Ensure that appropriate safety measures are taken to prevent all risks of injury.
* Develop and applies engineering procedures and company standards.
* Ensure implementation of site, divisional and corporate procedures.
* Participate in internal and external audits as a system expert.
Requirements:
* Engineering degree (BS, MS or equivalent) in biotechnology, chemistry, food processing and/or mechanical engineering.
* 7+ years experience in the Pharma/Biotech industry (Process/Engineering and/or Manufacturing).
* Experience in the installation, commissioning and validation of pharmaceutical facilities, and process equipment equipment's as per the following: Process piping & instrumentation Bioreactors, process vessels and storage tanks.
* PLC/Automation (Siemens & Allen Bradley) programming, Maintenance and Utilities experience an asset.
* Knowledge of Good Engineering Practices, cGxPs, FDA guidelines, ISPE guidelines, ATSM2500 & ASME/BPE standards.
* French and English (spoken and written), German a plus.
* MS-Office suite and MS-Project.
* Good problem solving.
Work Structure:
* 3 Months Contract, possibility to be extended.
* Located in Neuchatel, Switzerland.
* Fully Onsite.
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