For one of our clients, an international pharmaceutical company, we are seeking a Process Operations Specialist (Upstream Operations).
General Information:
- Start date: 01.12.2026
- Duration: 1 year
- Extension: to be discussed
- Workplace: Schachen, Lucerne
- Home office: primarily onsite
- Workload: 100%
About the job:
This is an Associate Specialist position within the Process Operations group with a focus on upstream operations. This position requires full-time physical presence at the site to support manufacturing and to enable optimal integration into an existing team.
As a member of the growing manufacturing team at our company, you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies.
Tasks & responsibilities:
- Set up, practical execution and troubleshooting of upstream and support unit operations in continuous manufacturing and fed-batch processes under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Knowledge of and compliance to GMP principles and EHS standards in the area of responsibility
- Involvement in continuous improvement efforts and support for the implementation of new technologies, including non-GMP engineering runs or testing activities
- Creation and updates of SOPs and (electronic) master batch records. Technical review of various documentation related to process transfer and GMP manufacturing
- Material management using ERP systems (SAP)
- Participation in sampling activities (including occasional weekend work) or on-call duties, as required by the process scheduling. Typical manufacturing activities do not include shift work.
Requirements:
- Educational background in a relevant discipline
- A minimum of 0-2 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a complex GMP environment and assume responsibility. Flexible attitude when working with internal or external stakeholders to achieve ambitious targets.
- Business Fluent in English and German:
- Residence within approximately 30 minutes commuting distance from Schachen (LU) or willingness to relocate
- Driver’s license (B) and access to a personal car to enable on-call duties
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- Prior experience in the manufacturing of biologics under GMP, ideally including experience operating a bioreactor
- Familiarity with the use of automated systems in manufacturing (DeltaV) and electronic batch records (PAS-X)
Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!
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