Laboratory Scientist Bioanalytics
Location: Visp, Switzerland
Duration: 12 May 2025 - 11 May 2026
Home Office: 1 day per week
About the Role: We are excited to announce an opening for a Laboratory Scientist in Bioanalytics (DevBA). This position is perfect for individuals with a robust background in potency testing, analytical method development, and bioassays (e.g., ELISA, SPR, CBA).
Key Responsibilities:
- Support analytical potency testing and method implementation to meet customer needs.
- Execute method establishment, pre-validation, development, troubleshooting, non-GMP DP batch release, formulation, and stability testing.
- Independently perform potency assays using binding assays (e.g., ELISA, SPR) or functional assays (e.g., CBA, enzyme assays) according to draft method SOPs.
- Document assay performance under ISO standards following Good Documentation Practices (GDocP).
- Review and approve basic operational tasks performed by peer analysts.
- Draft general documents such as method SOPs, pre-validation protocols, and establishment reports.
- Contribute to investigations and troubleshooting for methods and lab equipment issues.
- Maintain a clean and tidy personal laboratory space, adhering to 6S principles and GDP standards for audit readiness.
Ideal Candidate:
- Degree (Apprenticeship, BSc, or MSc) in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related fields.
- Approximately 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
- Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., ELN, LIMS, PLA, SoftMax Pro).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
For further information about this position, please apply with your CV.
Please note, only candidates who are authorized to work in Switzerland (e.g., Swiss nationals, EU/EFTA citizens, or individuals with a valid work permit) will be considered for this position.
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