The company seeks a Mid-Senior QC Scientist in Microbiology for its Schönenwerd site. The role focuses on validating new analytical methods, managing GMP-compliant projects, and supervising customer utility testing within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
This position plays a key part in expanding the company's business presence in Switzerland by introducing and validating innovative microbiological analytical methods within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulated quality control laboratory. The scientist will supervise customer projects, particularly those involving utility qualification testing and related subcontracted services, ensuring high standards of technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead initiatives to integrate new analytical techniques and equipment into the microbiological lab.
- Coordinate activities with both internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
- Maintain strict adherence to GMP regulations, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality protocols.
- Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and final deliverables.
- Serve as the technical authority on analytical methodologies.
- Draft and evaluate documentation for equipment qualification, method validation, and transfer processes.
- Guide and mentor laboratory personnel to enhance technical capabilities.
- Organize customer engagements and manage associated deliverables.
- Configure and map project data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Ensure commissioned analytical tasks are completed accurately and on schedule, sharing responsibility for GMP compliance.
- Review and approve final analysis results and reporting documents.
- Handle laboratory deviations and conduct root cause analyses for out-of-specification (OOS) results.
Requirements
- A completed degree in life sciences, such as pharmacy, biochemistry, or biology, with a preference for microbiology.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in regulated settings, including ISO 17025, GLP, and preferably GMP environments.
- Proven background in pharmaceutical quality control, specifically in microbiology and clean water analysis.
- Fluent proficiency in German and competent English language skills.
Nice to have
- Specialized knowledge in utility testing areas such as Total Organic Carbon (TOC), conductivity, cleaning validation, and gas testing.
- Strong IT literacy and familiarity with Office applications, along with prior experience using LIMS platforms.
- Interest in digitalization initiatives and computer system validation.
- Previous exposure to project management methodologies.
- Working knowledge of French is considered a plus.
What the company offers
- Dedicated support for professional growth and career advancement.
- A workplace culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- A strong organizational commitment to sustainability and achieving carbon neutrality goals.
About the company
Eurofins Electric & Electronic Product Testing AG is part of a leading international life sciences organization dedicated to providing analytical testing services that make life and the environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. The company upholds strong corporate responsibility standards to protect public health while fostering a global network built on diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that these values drive strength and innovation.
- Commitment to making life and the environment safer through rigorous testing services.
- Upholding strong corporate responsibility standards to protect public health.
- Fostering a global culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Believing that diversity drives strength and innovation across the organization.
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