Associate Scientist Cell Culture (m/f/d) 100%
For one of our pharmaceutical clients, we are currently looking for a Associate Scientist Cell Culture (m/f/d) 100%.
General information:
Start: 01Jan2023
Latest start date: 01Mar2023
Duration, possibilities for extension: The position is planned for 2 years. There might be a possibility for extension but it is not granted at the time of opening the position.
Location: Lucerne area
Workload: 100%/ 40 hours per week
Job tasks and responsibilities
The primary activities include but are not limited to:
- Production of mammalian cell culture inoculum under cGMP for API manufacturing (Cell culture seed train)
- Monitoring of process performance by using analytical instruments for required In-Process Control
- Maintenance / Calibration of process equipment and IPC equipment used for cell culture monitoring
- Coordination and support of External Service Providers (ESP)
Requirements for the position:
- Requires degree in Biology as laboratory technician or maximum bachelor in Biology. Candidates with master or PHD can not be considered.
- Experience in GMP environment highly desirable (including training and internship) but not a must
- Knowledge of mammalian cell culture and small scale fermentation processes
- Practical experience in cell culture (Shakeflask, Wave reactor) and aseptic/sterile techniques
- Technical writing capabilities, speacially GMP related documentation
Competencies required for the role:
- Team-oriented and open personality
- Ability to work in a interdisciplinary team in collaboration with operation and compliance groups
- Strong willingness to learn and sense of autonomy
- Commitment to work on weekends non regular basis. This is strongly linked to the type of projects and subject. On 2022 team members were 5-10 times on site at the weekend.
- German language skills: spoken and writting fluent (C1, B2)
- English language skills: spoken and writting novice / basic
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