Manpower We are looking for Manufacturing Technician (Support Operations) for one of our Pharma clients based in Visp. Description: 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 that ensure safe, efficient, and robust manufacturing operations. Description: Job Description ? Manufacturing Technician (Support Operations) 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 that ensure safe, efficient, and robust manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities 1. 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, including loading, cycle execution, and unloading of sterilized materials. 2. Material & Chemical Management Complete material checklists to ensure availability of required consumables. Notification of Bioprocess Engineers of missing chemicals or discrepancies. Conduct ethanol aliquotation following GMP and safety requirements. Support dispensing activities as required. 3. Operational & Environmental Support Perform inoculation area and room cleaning tasks to maintain GMP-compliant production spaces. Execute buffer drainage activities in coordination with DSP teams. Deliver samples to QC, IPC, and other designated areas. Support and apply 6S principles to maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workspaces. 4. Documentation & Compliance Complete accurate GMP documentation for all performed tasks. Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures without deviation. Participate in investigations, CAPAs, and improvement initiatives when relevant. Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, and BPE to ensure seamless operational flow. Training & Operational Exposure Upon onboarding, the technician will also have the opportunity to be trained and qualified in the following areas: USP Operations Bioreactor setup, basic monitoring, and breakdown. Media preparation workflows, including weighing, mixing, transfer steps. Inoculation support and room cleaning procedures. DSP Operations Chromatography column preparation, buffer exchange, line setup. UF/DF equipment setup, filter installation, and buffer handling. Harvest filter deinstallation and drainage processes. Autoclave operation and material sterilization flow. General Areas GMP documentation standards. 6S and operational excellence principles. Safe handling of chemicals, including ethanol aliquotation. Qualifications & Experience Requirements Minimum Qualifications Completed apprenticeship, technical diploma, or equivalent training in: Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology, or Pharmaceutical/Production Technology. Strong understanding of GMP principles and cleanroom operations. Ability to read and follow SOPs, batch records, and technical instructions in English. Preferred Qualifications Vocational or technical training related to bioprocessing, pharmaceutical production, or laboratory operations. Knowledge of basic analytical equipment and calibration routines. Experience Requirements 1?3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or chemical manufacturing (USP or DSP preferred). Experience working in cleanrooms of Grade C/D or higher. Hands-on experience with (any combination of): Bioreactors (single-use or stainless-steel) Media/buffer preparation Chromatography systems and column handling Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration (UFDF) Autoclave or sterilization operations Experience with GMP documentation, batch execution, and deviation reporting is an advantage. Language: English or German Fluent (both is an advantage) Contact: Alba Jansa alba.jansa(at)experis.ch +41 61 282 22 13 Branche: Pharma-Industrie Funktion: Personalwesen