Package Engineer

PACKAGE ENGINEER

Randstad Professionals are one of the leading recruitment companies in Switzerland and with a dedicated IT contracting team in Zurich. We are excited to help you in your search. We focus on finding the best contracts for the best contractors.

Currently we are looking for a Package Engineer to join our client's team in Basel.

This position supports the establishment of a world class global packaging development organization by providing technical expertise in the development, qualification and deployment of new packaging systems for sterile pharmaceutical products. Projects in the areas of clinical packaging, product launches and marketed products can be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

- Develop and qualify global secondary and tertiary packaging solutions for sterile products (eg Development of test protocols and reports, execute IQ, OQ, and PQ etc.)
- Ensure compliance with international regulations (GMP, SHE, pharmacopoeias, authorities, requirements)
- Maintenance of global packaging solutions (eg support change control records, provide impact assessments, execute requalification etc.)
- Works autonomously on complex tasks or several parallel tasks and projects. Sets priorities and fulfills deadlines.
- Communicate effectively and in a timely manner. Regularly communicate project status, critical issues and events of the project to the project leader, stakeholders and line function

Professional and Technical Requirements:

- Bachelor degree, preferably with an engineering degree in packaging, materials science, or a related field
- 2+ years experience in packaging development
- Pharmaceutical or medical device experience mandatory
- Communication and written English is essential, knowledge of German is an asset

Strongly Desired:

- Knowledge of testing methodologies and test standards including, shock, drop and vibration testing, peel force testing, barrier analysis, CCI/Sterile integrity, DIN, ISO, ISTA, USP, FDA, MHRA and ASTM standards for packaging design and validation
- Knowledge regarding design control, documentation, risk management and processes such as, DIR, FMEA, Design Verification, and URS
- Knowledge of packaging equipment, related to sterile packaging activities (eg vials, PFS, devices, aseptic form/fill/seal) and printing systems
- Knowledge on equipment IQ, OQ, and PQ and development of qualification protocols/reports for packaging and shipping qualification activities

Whether this role is the right fit or you would like to see if there are others that do, our dedicated and expert team is looking forward to hearing from you.

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