QC Scientist - Microbiology Pharma (80 - 100%)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox QC Scientist - Microbiology Pharma (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.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a QC Microbiology Scientist for driving projects that introduce and validate innovative microbiological analytical methods within our GMP-regulated QC laboratory who will contribute to the significant growth of our business in Switzerland by:Lead projects focused on the implementation of new analytical methods and new equipment into the microbiological laboratory (e.g. identification methods, utility testing).Plan and coordinate with internal (e.g. QA, customer service) and external stakeholders (e.g. supplier)Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality standards.Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverablesProvide technical expertise on analytical methodsPrepare and review documents related to equipment qualification (URS, QP, DQ, IOQ) and method validation  and tranfer (protocol, reports)Train and mentorlaboratory staffSupervision of customer projects with focus on utility qualification testing, as well as related subcontracted analytical services within the Eurofins GroupPlanning and organization of customer projects and related deliverables (e.g. review of technical documents, plans and validation reports)Mapping and configuration of projects in the LIMS systemEnsuring that the commissioned analytical work is carried out properly and on time, as well as co-responsibility for GMP-compliant execution Approval of analysis results and reportsSupervision and scientific support of ongoing customer projects and participation in the acquisition of new projectsProcessing laboratory deviations and root cause analyses (OOS)General process optimization and further development of the siteQualificationsCompleted studies in the field of life sciences (pharmacy, biochemistry, biology, ideally microbiology)At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a regulated environment (ISO 17025, GLP, ideally GMP)Experience in pharmaceutical quality control in the field of microbiology, MALDI-TOF, clean water analysis and gas testingTechnical expertise on utility testing like TOC, conductivity, cleaning validation, gas testing) is a plusStrong customer and service orientationSolid understanding of IT and Office applications, ideally experience with LIMS systemsAffinity for digitalization and computer system validationIdeally experience in project managementBusiness driven mindsetTeam player, responsible, reliable and flexibleExcellent German and good...