CSL Behring AG
EMEA, CH, Kanton Bern, Bern, CSL Behring
Associate Scientist / Senior Laboratory Specialist
- 01 July 2026
- 100%
- EMEA, CH, Kanton Bern, Bern, CSL Behring
Job summary
Join CSL Behring as an Associate Scientist in Bern, Switzerland. Be part of a team focused on developing high-quality therapeutics.
Tasks
- Conduct routine and non-routine lab tasks in a cleanroom environment.
- Operate, clean, and maintain process equipment and documentation.
- Support technology transfer and lifecycle management activities.
Skills
- Completion of relevant vocational training or practical experience required.
- Hands-on experience with process systems and equipment is essential.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail are important.
Is this helpful?
About the job
We are looking for a motivated Associate Scientist / Senior Laboratory Specialist, who will strengthen our Pilot Plant Bern team . In this role, you will take on a central, hands-on function in the preparation, execution and follow-up of Pilot Plant activities. The focus is on the independent operation, cleaning and maintenance of process equipment as well as reliable documentation and support of development, transfer and lifecycle management activities. The Pilot Plant Bern operates in an environment classified as cleanroom class D; the activities are non-GxP, yet the relevant cleanroom, safety and documentation requirements must be consistently adhered to.
What can you expect?
Expand your knowledge and explore new or alternative areas
Gain experience with new and innovative technologies
Acquire valuable practical experience
Work and interact with experienced colleagues
MAIN TASKS
Independent execution of routine and non-routine plant and laboratory work in a Pilot Plant environment classified as cleanroom class D.
Perform manual operations such as column connection, buffer flushing, assembly and disassembly of process setups as well as minor method adjustments and/or programming of process equipment, e.g. chromatography or ultra-/diafiltration systems, according to specifications.
Monitor the process flow and intervene promptly in case of deviations or unexpected process behaviour.
Creation, revision and review of batch documentation, protocols, work instructions and SOPs applying good documentation practice, including support for protocol improvements and scientific documentation.
Organisation and handling of calibrations, maintenance and technical reports as well as their documentation and tracking in SAP.
Preparation of buffer solutions, packing of chromatography columns and performing simple analytical measurements.
Flexible assembly and demand-based adjustment of process equipment and process setups in close coordination with supervisors and project managers.
Support in technology transfer, development and lifecycle management activities through reliable practical implementation and structured documentation.
Support and training of less experienced employees within defined areas of responsibility.
Willingness to be flexible with working hours, including temporary shift models during intensive campaigns or project phases.
Qualifications
Completed laboratory technician training, bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification in a relevant scientific, technical, pharmaceutical, chemical or food technology field.
Alternatively, relevant practical experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, food or technical production environment.
Strong hands-on focus and enjoyment of practical work with process equipment, tools and technical systems.
Experience or interest in method adjustments, recipe/method programming and technical parameterisation of process equipment, especially chromatography and ultra-/diafiltration systems, is advantageous.
Experience in cleanroom environments, especially cleanroom class D, is advantageous.
Experience with cleaning, equipment preparation, documentation and SAP-supported maintenance or reporting processes is advantageous.
Understanding of good documentation practice as well as careful, comprehensible and structured working methods.
High self-motivation, sense of responsibility and solution-oriented working style.
Team spirit as well as ability to perform tasks independently and reliably.
Adaptability, organisational skills and willingness to flexibly support changing project and campaign requirements.
Good German skills; English skills are an advantage.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is an advantage.
What we offer
We want you to feel comfortable at CSL. That is important and so are you. Learn more about what we offer at CSL .
About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global leader developing and marketing high-quality therapeutics for people with rare and serious diseases. With our medicines for the therapy areas of immunology, haematology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, respiratory diseases and transplantation medicine, we keep our promise to improve the quality of life for patients in more than 100 countries. Learn more about CSL Behring .
CSL should be as diverse as the world we live in
As a global company with employees in over 35 countries, CSL stands for diversity, fairness and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity, Fairness & Inclusion at CSL.
