Position Overview
For our site in Bern, we are looking for a highly committed Sr Associate Scientist QC Release & Stability.
QC Release & Stability is involved in the validation and transfer of various test methods and the performance of routine release and stability tests for new materials in the clinical and commercial phase. The chemical methods used internally include chromatographic methods (RP, SEC, IC), TOC, Conductivity and biochemical methods as qPCR, Capillary Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Dot Blot etc.
Responsibilities
- Supports to lead a team of laboratory technicians and scientists in a highly collaborative environment
- Supports training and qualifications of team personnel
- Performs timely and cost-effective planning and release of samples at required cGMP level resulting from operational activities, stability programs and monitoring
- Performs and supports timely and effective completion of lab events, investigations and CAPAs related to OOS and non-conformances
- Able to support in method qualification, verification, and co-validation activities, if required
- Leads and supports continuous improvement projects within Quality Control in operational efficiency and GMP compliance
- Complies with all applicable health, safety and environmental regulations, processes and guidelines
- Provide support to analytical development, process development and other stakeholders when the need arises
- Supports inspections during preparation, execution and follow up
- Authors scientifically sound technical documents and reports
Qualifications
University degree in natural sciences, applied sciences or equivalent and work experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or vaccine industryAt least 3 years experience in a cGMP regulated environmentSound knowledge of analytical laboratory operations and practicesMust be well organized, a self-starter, results oriented individual with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment with attention to detail and good documentation practiceStrong strategic and conceptual skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilityGood communication abilitiesProactive attitude that challenges the status quo, team player and team builderAbility to manage multiple projects, tasks and assignments simultaneously and prioritize accordinglyAble to work independently and take ownership of assigned task to plan and execute according to agreed deadlines?Good IT user skills? Good English and German communication (verbal & written)This job based in Bern, Switzerland will initially be limited to 12 Months. If you are interested in working with a global leading pharmaceutical company in a dynamic, progressive, and collaborative environment, then send us your application today. Or give us a call if you have any questions!
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