Laboratory Technical Specialist

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Laboratory Technical Specialist. General Information: 📋Start date: 01.12.2025 🗓️Latest possible start date: 01.02.2026 Duration: 7-9 monthsWorkplace: Basel 🇨🇭Workload: 100%Remote/Home Office: possible (~20%)Working hours: Standard Department: MMNGOBTeam: 12 people About the job: At the Basel Drug Substance site, our client produces three technologies in two manufacturing units - Monoclonal Antibody (MAB) in MU B95, Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and Single Use Technology (SUT) in MU B91 - high-quality pharmaceutical active ingredients in order to supply patients worldwide with medicines. The Manufacturing Lab team offers you the opportunity to independently take on varied and challenging tasks in a biological production environment.Become part of our team and actively contribute to the development and production of innovative medicines by participating in the following processes: As a support unit, you will support the WCB (Working Cell Bank) thawing process. You will accompany and advise interfaces on the correct technical implementation of the E2E (end-to-end) process for process samples and their analyses in the production buildings. You will handle deviations related to the sample management process and work on new and existing risk analyses. You will implement continuous improvement processes as part of CAPA measures and participate in inspection management. You will be part of the first-level support for your own team and interfaces regarding questions related to the sample management process.Your Profile: Completed training or a university degree in a scientific or technical field, preferably in biotechnologyAt least 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment under GMP conditions. Work analytically, independently, and flexiblyFluent in German and have a good command of English. Strong IT affinity, quickly understand complex systems, reliably analyze large amounts of data, and efficiently implements new requirements.Tasks & responsibilities:Independent development and optimization of process flows with a focus on: Laboratory activities in biotechnological active ingredient production (e.g. switching on and starting up laboratory equipment, measuring samples as well as equipment maintenance, servicing or calibration)Support in the development and optimization of process flows (see background text above) in a GMP environmentIndependent processing of deviations and CAPA within the quality management systemChange management: creation and processing of process changesProcessing, reviewing and approving documents (laboratory documents, such as sample management SOPs, equipment SOPs, thawing SOPs)Documentation (done in the Veeva system)Must-Haves:Completed training or a bachelor's degree (desirable) in a scientific or technical field. Preferably in the field of biotechnologyAt least 5 years of professional experience and knowledge in the pharmaceutical field and working under GMP Fluent in German and good knowledge of EnglishAbility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment with changing priorities and to respond flexibly to requests Experience and interest in analyzing large amounts of data and strengths in working independently and responsibly Very proficient in using IT systems and the ability to quickly understand complex systems and interrelationships and implement them in practiceNice to haves:Experience in project coordination and project managementLaboratory software applications (LIMS and Unilab) and, if applicable, MESSounds interesting? Apply Now! We look forward to receiving your application. 📩Application Submission Deadline: 31.10.2025 ⏳