Idibu
Process Engineer Upstream
Lucerne · LU
- Berufsfeld
- Chemie, Pharma & Labor · Chemie- & Pharmaproduktion
- Ausbildung
- Keine bestimmte Ausbildung
- Erfahrung
- Bis 2 Jahre
- Sprachkenntnisse
- Deutsch · Englisch
- Lohn
- CHF 88000 – 104000 pro Jahr
- Erstmals gesehen
- 25. September 2026
- Zuletzt gesehen
- 25. September 2026
Associate Specialist upstream Operations (12 months)
Description:
CK QLS is looking for an Associate Specialist to join a Global Biopharmaceutical company within their upstream Operations group located in Lucerne area. This position requires full-time physical presence at the site to support manufacturing and to enable optimal integration into an existing team. As a member of the manufacturing team at our company you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies.
Responsibilities would primarily entail but are not limited to the following:
Set up practical execution and troubleshooting of upstream processes under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Knowledge of and compliance to GMP principles and EHS standards in the area of responsibility
Involvement in continuous improvement efforts and support for the implementation of new technologies including non-GMP engineering runs or testing activities
Creation and updates of SOPs and (electronic) master batch records. Technical review of various documentation related to process transfer and GMP manufacturing
Material management using ERP systems (SAP)
Participation in sampling activities (including occasional weekend work) or on-call duties as required by the process scheduling. Typical manufacturing activities do not include shift work.
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Educational background in a relevant discipline
A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn improve and develop.
Ability to perform under pressure in a complex GMP environment and assume responsibility. Flexible attitude when working with internal or external stakeholders to achieve ambitious targets.
Business Fluent in English and German:
Effective oral / written communication skills in German (C1)
Oral / written communication skills in English (B2)
Residence within approximately 30 minutes commuting distance from Schachen (LU) or willingness to relocate
Drivers license (B) and access to a personal car to enable on-call duties
Preferred Experience and Skills:
A bachelors or masters degree in a relevant discipline
Prior experience in the manufacturing of biologics under GMP ideally including experience operating capturing and polishing chromatography virus filtration UFDF formulation fill & freeze
Familiarity with the use of automated systems in manufacturing (DeltaV) and electronic batch records (PAS-X)
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: CHF 88000 - 104000