Sampler / Pharma Microbiology Analyst (80 - 100 %)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Sampler / Pharma Microbiology Analyst (80 - 100 %)Full-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink and the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories support many of the world’s largest companies in ensuring product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling.As part of its commitment to society and the planet, Eurofins delivers testing services that protect public health while upholding strong corporate responsibility standards. This includes a dedicated focus on environmental sustainability as well as fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across its global network.Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing offers complete CMC Testing Services for the Bio/Pharmaceutical industry, including all starting materials, process intermediates, drug substances, drug product, packaging, and manufacturing support through our broad technical expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Virology, Chemistry and Microbiology.Our local presence ensures personal service backed by a unique global breadth of harmonised capabilities that support all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical drug development and manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Switzerland AG offers comprehensive GMP testing for drug substances, finished products, utilities, and microbiological quality control.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Sampler / Microbiology Analyst with strong life‑science expertise and high IT affinity to join our Quality Control Microbiology team in Schönenwerd. This hybrid position combines utility and environmental sampling with microbiological laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with GMP, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations. Key ResponsibilitiesSampling ResponsibilitiesConduct GMP‑compliant sampling of:Utilities: purified water, WFI, compressed air, gases, clean steamEnvironmental monitoring: viable & non‑viable air, surfaces, personnelIn‑process materials and intermediates (excluding raw materials)Execute aseptic sampling procedures and uphold contamination‑control standards.Accurately record all sampling activities using our LIMS systems, and digital batch records.Coordinate sampling schedules, including time‑critical activities.Microbiology ResponsibilitiesPerform routine microbiological analyses, such as:Bioburden / TAMC & TYMCUtility testing: bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, conductivityEnvironmental monitoring plate reading & trend evaluationEndotoxin testing (e.g., LAL)Basic microbial identification (gram stain, colony morphology)Prepare media, reagents, and test materials according to SOPs.Maintain laboratory hygiene, equipment checks, and documentation.Support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and process improvements.Work ScheduleThis role includes occasional or scheduled weekend work as part of a rotation to support time‑critical sampling and microbiological testing.Flexibility and reliability for weekend assignments are required.QualificationsQualificationsBachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences, such as Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent.Experience in microbiology, environmental monitoring, utility sampling, or GMP laboratory work is an advantage.Solid understanding of microbiology, aseptic techniques, and GMP principles.Enhanced IT AffinityWe are looking for candidates who bring strong digital skills:Very good understanding of IT and Office applicationsHigh proficiency with digital laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS).Confident use of electronic data capture, structured workflows, and digital documentation.Understanding of data...