Biotech Manufacturing Technician USP

Make a difference for patients

We are looking for a motivated Biotech Manufacturing Technician USP to join our production team, based at our biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical production site in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

As a Biotech Manufacturing Technician USP, you ensure upstream biotechnological production activities in a 5x8 shift, meeting the required deadlines and quality necessary for smooth operations.

You enjoy working in an environment where you can:

• Be part of a highly collaborative and close-knit team.
• Participate in the production of medicines that will improve patients' quality of life.
• Work for one of the few companies worldwide that combine both biotechnological and chemical platforms on a single production site.

Your activities:

• Ensure the production of our biological product according to the established schedule and with the required quality to maintain operational continuity.
• Ensure that the USP area and the operations performed within it comply with GMP rules.
• Perform IPC tests.
• Fill in and/or verify production documents.
• Participate in implementing the necessary concepts for production activities and ensure their application.
• Participate in creating and modifying production documentation: procedures, recipes.
• Maintain the area and its equipment in a clean state (cleaning).
• Intervene and resolve first-level problems in the production area and report them to the area manager.
• Respect HSE rules, particularly: adherence to procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, systematic use of safety elements, sorting and identifying waste, reporting leaks.
• Ensure good integration of new colleagues and assist them in their training.
• Ensure rigorous traceability of training.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the production area.

Occasionally:

• Participate in validation batches for the launch of new products.
• Participate in testing activities during process equipment qualifications.

Interested? For this position, you must have the following education, experience, and skills:

• Technical training / HES Biotechnology / CFC laboratory technician in chemistry/biology, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and requirements related to the pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience and comfort with automation systems (user level).
• Flexibility (shift work / weekend / night 5x8).
• Follow production procedures and methods. Able to deliver neat and quality work.
• Very good communication skills.
• Strong team spirit.
• Logical and practical mindset.
• Good command of French (spoken and written); English is an asset.
• Experience in the biotechnology, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Are you ready to "go beyond" to create value and make a difference for patients? If this speaks to you, then we would like to meet you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology. We are about 8,500 people worldwide, inspired by patients and motivated by science.

Why work for us?

At UCB, we don’t just perform tasks, we create value. We are not afraid to move forward, collaborate, and innovate to make a difference for patients. We have a culture of kindness and solidarity where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best. We go beyond to create value for our patients, always with a human approach, whether for our patients, employees, or our planet. By working with us, you will discover a world where you can grow and have the freedom to chart your own career path and reach your full potential.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All hiring decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you need adjustments to our recruitment process to showcase your skills, please contact us at EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note that if your message is not related to a request for adjustments, we will not be able to assist you through this channel.