Ophtapharm AG
Hettlingen CH
Laboratory Technician - Release Testing (80-100%)
- 25 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Hettlingen CH
Job summary
Ophtapharm AG is a certified producer in the pharmaceutical sector. Join us for a rewarding role in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Conduct and document release testing for various products under GMP.
- Independently handle deviations, OOX results, and CAPAs with analytical troubleshooting.
- Create and maintain SOPs and GMP-compliant lab documentation.
Skills
- Training as a laboratory technician or degree in a related field required.
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality control within GMP.
- Strong knowledge of HPLC and analytical methods.
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About the job
Ophtapharm AG is an FDA/EU-GMP certified manufacturer in the pharmaceutical sector (ophthalmics). At our production site in Hettlingen near Winterthur, high-quality products such as eye drops, ointments, and gels are aseptically produced, filled, and packaged for international markets.
Laboratory Technician - Release Testing (80-100%)
The QC Finished Products team combines analytical expertise, GMP know-how, and a high quality standard. Together, we ensure the quality of our products, handle complex quality events, and drive the continuous improvement of our laboratory and quality processes.
To strengthen our dedicated team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for an analytical and solution-oriented person as Laboratory Technician - Release Testing (80–100%).
Your Role
- Performing and documenting release analytics for raw materials, water, intermediates, bulk, and finished products according to GMP.
- Independently handling deviations, OOS results, and CAPAs including analytical troubleshooting.
- Conducting analytical investigations within the scope of deviations, changes, and root cause analyses.
- Creating and maintaining SOPs as well as GMP-compliant laboratory documentation.
- Qualification and requalification of laboratory equipment including GMP-compliant documentation.
Your Profile
- Training as a chemical laboratory technician EFZ, CTA, or degree in chemistry or a comparable natural science.
- Several years of experience in pharmaceutical quality control in a GMP environment as well as in instrumental analytics, especially HPLC.
- Experience in handling deviations, OOS results, and CAPAs.
- Independent and structured working style as well as confident handling of GMP documentation.
- Very good German and good English skills, both spoken and written.
Additional Benefits
- Responsible role with visible impact on quality and patient safety.
- GMP-regulated environment with direct relation to sterile production.
- Independent working and short decision-making paths.
- Participation in audits, inspections, and continuous improvements.
- Good accessibility by public transport and free parking on site.
Thank you for your interest. We do not work with external recruitment partners for filling this position.
Do you have questions?
Human Resources will be happy to answer them. Tel: +41 52 304 12 36.
Human Resources will be happy to answer them. Tel: +41 52 304 12 36.
