Senior Microbiology Specialist (6-Month Contract)

About the job

Project Lead-Release/stability Testing-Environmental&Utility Monitoring

Are you an experienced QC Microbiology professional looking for your next challenge in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment?

Our client, an internationally operating pharmaceutical company in the Neuchâtel area, is looking for a Specialist – Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory to support its Quality Control team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to microbiological testing, laboratory excellence, and continuous improvement within a GMP environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, environmental and utility monitoring samples
• Execute release and stability testing using compendial and validated microbiological methods
• Review and verify laboratory data while ensuring full GMP compliance
• Support laboratory operations including reagent preparation, inventory management, sample handling, and equipment maintenance
• Investigate laboratory deviations, support change controls and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare and update laboratory procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation
• Train colleagues and contribute to laboratory projects, process optimization, and digitalization initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support internal and regulatory inspections when required

Your Profile

• Laboratory Technician qualification (or equivalent) with at least 12 years of practical laboratory experience, or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in a scientific discipline with relevant QC Microbiology experience
• Extensive hands-on experience in QC Microbiology within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Strong expertise in environmental monitoring, water testing, microbiological methods, and contamination control
• Solid knowledge of cGMP, microbiological best practices, and laboratory data systems such as LIMS
• Experience with laboratory investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and technical documentation
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work independently
• Fluent in English or French (written and spoken)

What We Offer

• 6-month contract with an immediate start
• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work in a modern, highly regulated pharmaceutical laboratory
• Collaborative international environment with experienced laboratory professionals