Associate Scientist

Proclinical are looking for a motivated Associate Scientist to perform bioanalytical experiments for quality control of biotech drug substances (DS) and drug products (DP) in collaboration with members of the own and cross-functional teams in a cGMP environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established pharmaceutical organisation in Switzerland.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning and performing analytical experiments in a cGMP environment for release-, stability-, and in-process control (IPC) testing of drug substance and drug product samples (e.g. monoclonal antibody)
• Trending of results and assay performance parameters
• Validation and transfer of test methods
• Check of data and documentation
• Managing reagents (e.g. qualification, inventory and performance tracking)
• As instrument responsible person, perform the evaluation, initial qualification and the periodic functional testing of analytical instruments in accordance with cGMP
• Interacting with other groups within the Novartis company, e.g. the Development department or the respective production sites

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience as Lab Technician. Lab Technician degree is preferred rather than Master Postgraduates.
• Good knowledge of cGMP
• Awareness for safe handling of chemicals, cell lines, potentially dangerous materials and equipment.
• Adequate scientific or technical knowledge in a specific area (e.g. cell-based bioassays, cell culture, ELISA and Q-PCR).
• Good knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools.
• Adequate knowledge of software and computer tools.
• Basic presentation skills.
• Knowledge in German and English (spoken and written)

To Apply

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

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