Analytical chemist

Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist / Lab Scientist (Biologics QC)

Lucerne/Schachen, Switzerland

Full-time | On-site

About the Role At CK QLS, we are recruiting an Analytical Chemist / Lab Scientist to join a leading biologics analytical team in Switzerland. This role focuses on GMP-compliant testing and analysis of biologic drug substances within a quality control environment.

Responsibilities

1. Perform release, stability, and characterization testing of biologics under GMP/GDP.
2. Support analytical method validation, verification, and transfers.
3. Write technical protocols and reports.
4. Troubleshoot analytical methods and laboratory processes.
5. Conduct protein analysis using electrophoresis and related techniques.
6. Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and qualification.
7. Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
8. Document laboratory activities in electronic systems.
9. Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical methods and processes.
Requirements
10. Laboratory Technician qualification or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a scientific field.
11. Experience with capillary electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, and protein analysis techniques.
12. Familiarity with chromatography data systems (e.g. Empower).
13. Experience working in a cGMP environment.
14. Good communication skills in English and German (minimum B1–B2).
15. Ability to work effectively in a team.
Desirable
16. Knowledge of protein biochemistry or biophysical methods.
17. Experience with analytical method validation and transfers.
18. Understanding of biologics analytics.