Laboratory Operator

About the job

Make a difference for patients

We are looking for a motivated Laboratory Operator to join our Quality Operations team, based at our manufacturing site in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

As a Laboratory Operator, you ensure the execution of essential operations for the proper functioning of the laboratory, including the daily management of samples, equipment, and logistics flows. You rigorously apply procedures, regulations, and current good practices (cGMP), while ensuring a work environment compliant with hygiene, safety, and environmental requirements.

You play an active role in deploying the site's HSE policy by supporting prevention actions, respecting existing instructions, and contributing to the laboratory's safety culture.

Your activities

• Manage laboratory glassware (washing, distribution, training analysts).
• Receive goods, analysis samples, and legal samples, perform stock placement and verify compliance.
• Archive legal samples, analytical files, and documents in the archiving system.
• Destroy routine and legal samples that have expired.
• Prepare samples required for authorities, stability studies, or subcontracting.
• Carry out shipments of subcontracted analyses.
• Participate in the general smooth running of the laboratory and propose improvements.
• Manage and place department orders; contribute to stock management.
• Print controlled copies of working documents.
• Properly maintain and care for equipment and premises.
• Participate in internal projects and propose change requests in GLIMS.
• Work in compliance with cGMP requirements, use authorized documents/software, record training, participate in internal and external audits.
• Respect and promote HSE instructions; report any incident or dangerous situation.

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

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 more than 9,000 people worldwide, inspired by patients and driven 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. Working for 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.

At UCB, we have adopted a hybrid work approach, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless otherwise stated in the job description or incompatible with its duties, this position is hybrid, with 40% of working time spent in the office.

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.