Associate Specialist Cell Culture (m/f/d)
Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been recently established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company's medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world. The new location has a target date of 2021 for operational readiness.
We are proud to be certified as a "Top Employer Switzerland" and "Top Employer Europe" showing the company's commitment to our employees and the community around us.
Our Werthenstein BioPharma site in Schachen is where we conduct cutting-edge research, develop and analyze new biological agents, produce new products and supply clinical trial products for global clinical studies. The site is also home to
one of our global forensic laboratories where we carefully monitor our products through the supply chain to ensure security
and safety for our patients.
We are proud to be certified as a "Top Employer Switzerland" and "Top Employer Europe" showing the company's commitment to our employees and the community around us.
Our Werthenstein BioPharma site in Schachen is where we conduct cutting-edge research, develop and analyze new biological agents, produce new products and supply clinical trial products for global clinical studies. The site is also home to
one of our global forensic laboratories where we carefully monitor our products through the supply chain to ensure security
and safety for our patients.
Associate Specialist Cell Culture (m/f/d)
Job description:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Specialist Cell Culture (m/f/d) to join our team has arisen working at our Werthenstein, Lucerne, Switzerland.
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
- Writing Changes and deviation in the specific systems for Cell culture team (in English)
- Update and optimization of local guidelines / SOPs for Cell culture team (in English ang German)
- Maintenance / Calibration of process equipment and IPC equipment used for cell culture monitoring
- Coordination and support of External Service Providers (ESP), if needed
Required profile:
- Requires degree in Biology as laboratory technician or maximum master in Biology
- 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, specially GMP related documentation in English and German
- 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
What we offer:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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