Scientist – Viral/Pathogen Safety (Biologics/Plasma)

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Scientist (Pathogen Safety) to join our PSS team, supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical company in Bern through our on-site managed service. In this role, you will be fully embedded within the client environment, contributing to critical pathogen safety activities as part of our dedicated PSS team.

This is a purely industry-focused role in viral safety. It is not a basic research or academic laboratory position.

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide scientific and operational support on pathogen safety topics, including control strategies for adventitious agents (e.g., viruses, prions)
• Plan and execute pathogen/viral safety risk assessments related to changes, deviations, investigations, and lifecycle activities
• Support development and optimization of viral clearance strategies and virus validation approaches
• Prepare and review pathogen/viral safety documentation, including technical reports and inspection-ready materials
• Support regulatory submissions (CMC) and responses to health authority queries
• Ensure documentation is compliant, scientifically sound, and aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., ICH Q5A)
• Collaborate closely with TechOps, Manufacturing, QA, and Regulatory Affairs
• Drive digitalization initiatives within pathogen/viral safety, improving how data is structured, analyzed, and used
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor viral safety metrics, risk indicators, and process performance
• Perform data-driven trend analyses (e.g., deviations, contamination risks, process data) to support proactive risk management

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Virology, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field)
• 3–5 years of experience in R&D, Quality, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Prior GxP experience, e.g. with deviation and change assessments
• Scientific and analytical expertise in virology, biochemistry and/or microbiology
• Strong understanding of Viral safety principles (e.g., ICH Q5A) and virus clearance, inactivation, or validation strategies
• Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools, e.g. dashboard development, trend analysis, and reporting automation is a plus
• Strong affinity for digitalization and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is an advantage
• Important: Candidates with primarily academic/basic science backgrounds and no industrial exposure will not be considered.

Additional Information

Company Culture

At Eurofins PSS, our company culture is deeply rooted in our four core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Superlative Customer Satisfaction, and Productivity. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where every team member is encouraged to contribute their unique expertise and ideas. Our commitment to integrity drives us to uphold the highest ethical standards in all our endeavors. We strive for superlative customer satisfaction by understanding and exceeding our clients' expectations. Embracing productivity, we continuously seek innovative ways to streamline processes and deliver exceptional results. Together, these values form the foundation of a supportive and empowering workplace, enabling us to achieve excellence in everything we do.

Opportunities for Growth

As part of our commitment to employee development, we offer abundant growth opportunities at Eurofins PSS. You'll have access to learning and development programs, coaching & mentorship, and the chance to take on challenging projects, empowering you to achieve your professional aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Eurofins PSS, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity, and cultivating an inclusive workplace where every individual's unique background and perspective are valued, respected, and celebrated.

Please note that as per Eurofins policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Eurofins will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.