For one of our clients, an international pharmaceutical company, we are seeking an Associate Process Specialist - Downstream Operations.
General Information:
- Start date: 01.10.2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Workplace: Schachen, Luzern
- Home office: not possible, 100% onsite
- Workload: 100%
- Working hours: Standard
About the work:
As a member of the manufacturing team, you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies.
This position requires full-time physical presence at the site to support manufacturing and to enable optimal integration into an existing team.
Tasks & responsibilities:
- Set up, practical execution and troubleshooting of downstream 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 1-2 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 capturing and polishing chromatography, virus filtration, UFDF, formulation, fill & freeze
- 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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