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 biopharmaceutical and chemical production site in Bulle, Switzerland.

About the role

As a Biotech Manufacturing Technician USP, you will ensure the upstream biotechnological production activities in a 5x8 shift, with the required timelines and quality necessary for the smooth operation of the processes.

You enjoy working in an environment where you can:

• Be part of a very 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 combines 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 the continuity of operations.
• Ensure that the USP area and the operations performed within it comply with GMP regulations.
• Perform IPC tests.
• Fill out and/or verify production documents.
• Participate in the implementation of the necessary concepts for production activities and ensure their application.
• Participate in the creation and modification of 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 escalate them to the area manager.
• Follow HSE rules and particularly: adherence to procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, systematic use of safety elements, sorting and identifying waste, signaling leaks.
• Ensure a 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 training, 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).
• Following procedures and production methods. Able to provide careful and quality work.
• Very good communication skills.
• Strong team spirit.
• Logical and practical mindset.
• Good command of French (oral and written); English is a plus.
• Experience in the biotechnological, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

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

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company specializing in neurology and immunology. We are about 8,500 people around the world, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work for us?

At UCB, we do not 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 fair chances to do their best. We "go beyond" to create value for our patients, always with a human perspective, whether for our patients, our employees, or our planet. By working for us, you will discover a world where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path and reach your full potential.

Learn more about sustainability at UCB and how it is integrated into our business approach.

UCB and its subsidiaries promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace; We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran status/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

If you need accommodation in our process to highlight your skills, please contact us at EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com. Please note that if your message does not concern a request for adjustments, we will not be able to assist you through this channel.