Manufacturing Scientist Downstream, Luterbach

For our client, a leading international biotechnology company, we are seeking a Manufacturing Scientist (Downstream).


General Information:

• Start date: 01.05.2025
• Duration: until 31.12.2025 with the possibility of extension
• Workplace: Solothurn
• Workload: 100%
• Working hours: Standard
• Department: Global Manufacturing Sciences

About the job:

Based in the Solothurn biologics drug substance manufacturing facility, the Global Manufacturing Sciences (GMS) department provides key technical expertise to manufacturing processes at the site. The Manufacturing Scientist in Downstream Processing will conduct laboratory studies to support tech transfer, manufacturing investigations and process improvement projects. In addition, he/she will support day-to-day laboratory activities as well as the maintenance and improvement of the GMS lab capabilities and procedures.


Tasks and Responsibilities:
 

• Hands on execution and documentation of purification and filtration experiments in the GMS laboratory to support tech transfer, manufacturing investigations and process improvement projects. Analyze lab study samples and data, author reports to document study outcomes, communicate study results to management and project teams.
• Perform activities to support GMS lab operations including sample and data management, reagents and consumables management, buffer/solution preparation, equipment maintenance, author work instructions and maintain a safe workspace.
• Work within cross-functional teams to support manufacturing scale projects (TT, process investigations, CAPA or change control implementation). Author investigation protocols and reports, validation protocols and reports, sample plans as required.

Must haves:

• Apprenticeship, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or closely allied discipline. Apprenticeship with +3 years, BSc. and MSc. with 1 to 5 years of industry experience.
• Technical knowledge and experience with biomanufacturing and/or process development. Experience in operating lab scale purification and filtration systems.
• Proficiency with data workflows and analytics is beneficial.
• Good collaboration and communication skills to work within a team.

Does this sound interesting to you? Apply now – we look forward to receiving your application!