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Associate Specialist Downstream Operations

Lucerne Interim View Job Description
As a member of the manufacturing team at our company, you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies.

Added 28/07/2026

  • Prestigious pharmaceutical company
  • Temporary 12 month contract // 100% Onsite in Lucern // Start: 1.Sept

About Our Client

Prestigious pharmaceutical company

Job Description

  • Set up, practical execution and troubleshooting of downstream processes under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Knowledge of and compliance to GMP principles and EHS standards in the area of responsibility
  • Involvement in continuous improvement efforts and support for the implementation of new technologies, including non-GMP engineering runs or testing activities
  • Creation and updates of SOPs and (electronic) master batch records. Technical review of various documentation related to process transfer and GMP manufacturing
  • Material management using ERP systems (SAP)
  • Participation in sampling activities (including occasional weekend work) or on-call duties, as required by the process scheduling. Typical manufacturing activities do not include shift work.

The Successful Applicant

  • Educational background in a relevant discipline
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
  • Ability to perform under pressure in a complex GMP environment and assume responsibility. Flexible attitude when working with internal or external stakeholders to achieve ambitious targets.
  • Business Fluent in English and German:
  • Effective oral / written communication skills in German (C1)
  • Oral / written communication skills in English (B2+)
  • Residence within approximately 30 minutes commuting distance from Schachen (LU) or willingness to relocate
  • Driver's license (B) and access to a personal car to enable on-call duties

What's on Offer

Interested to support this project, during a peek phase?
Looking forward to your application

Quote job ref
JN-072026-7071902

Job summary

Job Function
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Specialisation
Biotechnology
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
Lucerne
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-072026-7071902

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