Gi Life Sciences
Valais
Quality Assurance Specialist
- 06 October 2026
- 100%
- Temporary
- Valais
About the job
Location: Visp, Valais, Switzerland
Contract Duration: Minimum 6 months
Start Date: Immediate availability required
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology
Languages: Fluent English and German (mandatory)
Start Date: Immediate availability required
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology
Languages: Fluent English and German (mandatory)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Logistic Specialist - Raw Materials to join a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing environment in Visp, Valais. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong GMP background and proven experience in raw material qualification, supplier management, and material release activities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the compliant receipt, qualification, release, and supplier management of raw materials while supporting GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming raw material verification in accordance with applicable GMP procedures and quality standards.
- Manage the qualification and release of raw materials used in manufacturing processes, including physical verification and release activities within LIMS.
- Establish, maintain, and monitor approved raw material suppliers, SOPs, and quality systems.
- Review and manage supplier change notifications and quality alerts.
- Investigate and manage material-related deviations, non-conformances, and change controls.
- Monitor and collect KPIs associated with raw material qualification and release activities.
- Ensure accurate and compliant documentation and data management.
- Escalate critical quality issues and potential compliance risks in a timely manner.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QC, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to raw material management and supplier quality processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of confirmed experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems.
- Experience with:
- Raw material qualification and release
- Supplier quality management
- Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls
- LIMS and electronic quality systems
- Quality risk assessment
Language Requirements
- English: Fluent (mandatory)
- German: Fluent (mandatory)