Manufacturing Scientist Upstream

Exciting new position in one of the top biotechnology companies in the world!

Based in the Solothurn drug substance (DS) manufacturing facility, the Process Sciences (PS) team within the Global Manufacturing Sciences (GMS) department provides key technical expertise to manufacturing processes at the site. The Manufacturing Scientist will conduct laboratory studies to support Upstream 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 MS lab capabilities and procedures.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Hands on execution and documentation of cell culture 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 focus on mammalian cell culture technology incl. aseptic work techniques and operation of bench scale bioreactors. Proficiency with automated data workflows and analytics. Good collaboration and communication skills to work within a team.