Quality Control Analyst

Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Contract type: Temporary assignment of 9 months, with possibility of extension

Start date: As soon as possible (ASAP)

You bring solid laboratory experience, including biochemical methods such as ELISA, PCR, enzymatic activity, Western Blot, HPLC or others. Through your work as a laboratory technician, you have developed a good theoretical and practical understanding of biochemical methods and technology.

In particular, we expect:

• You work in a structured manner with a focus on quality.
• You find satisfaction and motivation in routine tasks.
• You have experience with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and quality control laboratory in the pharmaceutical industry.

We favour a close-knit and relaxed environment. The work is carried out within a team where tasks change very quickly. Therefore, you are expected to be motivated by a fast-evolving environment while being able to deliver high-level results.

Main missions:

• Carry out biochemical analysis and supervision activities according to the procedures in force in the laboratory respecting GMP/GDP rules and/or projects related to the activities of the Quality Control department.
• Prepare solutions used for our laboratory analyses.
• Comply with all procedures in force.
• Respect and apply EHS rules.
• Fill in various forms, logbooks and documents respecting Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practices and ALCOA+.
• Inform the Supervisor in case of non-compliant and/or invalid results on the same day orally and/or in writing and initiate the event in the quality system within the given deadlines.
• Manage laboratory investigations.
• Apply planning requests and proactively report any issues.
• Execute qualification protocols for reagents/consumables and validation (method, system, equipment).
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of equipment are in order during analysis.
• Respect real-time Kanban management.
• Report deviations on the procedure to the method/equipment manager and the Supervisor/delegate/Expert.
• Be able to identify and resolve some minor problems related to your area of expertise (Troubleshooting).
• Prepare or approve solutions in the laboratory.
• Manage and tidy the laboratory in general, respecting 5S standardisation norms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Profile sought:

• Minimum education level: CFC laboratory technician/biology or another relevant scientific field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in QC laboratory in a cGMP environment.
• Desired skills: Experience in Electrophoresis analysis, HPLC, ELISA, or enzymatic activity determination.
• Languages: Fluent French and technical English.
• Administrative status: Swiss or EU nationality, or valid Swiss work permit.
• A plus: Experience in writing method validation protocols.