Scientist, Contract, Switzerland

In this position you are responsible for on time implementation of new analytical methods (eg RP-, SE-, and Ion chromatography, ELISA, Western Blot and gel based techniques) within the QC laboratories and you act as interface with other departments and functions according to business requirements. As a scientific expert in Quality Control department you are responsible for planning, coordination and evaluation of related project work and you are extensively involved in the transfer and validation of analytical methods. You are also familiar with equipment qualification and CSV activities. You will profit from your scientific background and analytical mindset for reporting, analysis and interpretation of obtained results, including writing scientifically sound technical documents, instructions, protocols and reports. In addition, you are experienced to work in a GMP regulated environment and your easy-going nature will allow you to deliver to agreed timelines. Your team spirit will allow you to integrate into the team and ideally you have experience in supervising the work of laboratory technicians.

Start Date: 1st Sep 2016

End Date: 31st May 2016

Location: Bern

Language: English and German

Tasks:

- Implementation of new analytical methods including method validation, equipment qualification and CSV activities
- Interface with the other QC teams and other departments and functions
- Writing scientifically sound technical documents, instructions, protocols and reports
- Provide laboratory technicians with training and supervise problem solving and execution of laboratory investigation
- Management and execution of analytical methods life cycle activities (for IPC, release, stability, monitoring testing)
- Take over deputy activities for the QC Analytics Team Leader

Qualifications

- BSc, Master or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field with an analytical background and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in pharma, biotech or vaccine industry
- Extensive experience in analytical method transfer and method validation, CSV and equipment qualification
- In-depth knowledge/hands-on experience with an extensive range of analytical technologies and bioassays (HPLC, IC, GC, IEF, SDS-PAGE, ELISA)
- Familiar with all aspects of compendial testing and related industry guidelines
- Excellent knowledge and experience in GMP
- Demonstrate innovative spirit, strong interpersonal and leadership skills and project management
- Ability to work in an dynamic environment according to tight and challenging timelines
- Flexible team player with the ability and willingness to deputies for the team leader
- Business fluent in German and English

We welcome applications of consultants' who match most of the above requirements and are available on a short notice. There is a competitive Hourly rate available for the contract; alternative market rates are also welcome.

We hope the role will be of interest to you and understand that further information may be required before making an application to the end client, please feel free to send either your full name, contact details or a complete CV via this website and I will endeavour to get back to you with further information on the role and answer any questions you may have.

Key Words: Scientist, Laboratory technicians, bioassays, HPLC, ELISA, GMP, CSV activities, German, English, Pharmaceutical, Switzerland

Kind regards,

Serena Edith Alpi

Michael Bailey Associates

Job code: 111569

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.