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Solutions Supply Specialist (a)

Lucerne Interim View Job Description
For our client, an international biotech company in Lucerne area, we are looking for a Solution Supply Specialist (a). This role offers a perfect balance between technical office work (deviation management, SOP/MES authoring, and digitization) and active on-the-floor operations in Weigh & Dispense (W&D) and Buffer/Media Preparation. Start in October, for the next 12 months with extension option.

Added 04/09/2026

  • International biotech company
  • 12 months contract with extension option

About Our Client

For our client, an international biotech company in Lucerne area, we are looking for a Solution Supply Specialist (a). This role offers a perfect balance between technical office work (deviation management, SOP/MES authoring, and digitization) and active on-the-floor operations in Weigh & Dispense (W&D) and Buffer/Media Preparation. Start in October, for the next 12 months with extension option.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

1. Technical Office Work, Compliance & Deviation Management

  • Quality & Document Control: Support the authoring, revision, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sampling plans, and departmental procedures to ensure compliance with GMP and GDocP requirements.
  • Digitization & MES: Support the onboarding, testing, training, and execution of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES / Electronic Batch Records) and align them with paper batch records to drive digitization in Solution Supply.
  • Deviation & Risk Management: Lead, investigate, and escalate deviations occurring within Solution Supply. Act as a Quality Risk Assessment (QRA) and Change Champion to drive compliance, process robustness, and operational optimization.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead and participate daily in cross-functional teams to collaboratively address and cover compliance, quality, and technical deliverables under direction.



2. On-the-Floor Operations (W&D & Solution Supply)

  • Weigh & Dispense (W&D): Perform routine operator activities within W&D, raw material staging, material transfers, visual inspection, and inventory control in strict adherence to GMP and GDocP requirements.
  • Buffer & Media Preparation: Execute routine formulation, sterile filtration, and supply activities to provide critical buffers and media for Upstream (USP) and Downstream (DSP) processing.
  • Equipment & Cleanroom Operations: Operate, set up, and prepare process equipment in strict adherence to electronic/paper batch records and SOPs. Maintain the GMP status of formulation areas.
  • Single-Use & Stainless Steel Systems: Assist with the assembly, preparation, and disassembly of single-use systems (SUS) (e.g., bags, tubing, filters) and traditional stainless steel formulation vessels.
  • Equipment Upkeep & Prep: Support cleaning validation cycles, parts washing, autoclave operations (in compliance with validated cycles), calibration, and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Process Sampling: Execute critical process sampling (e.g., pH, conductivity, bioburden) in accordance with approved sampling plans and SOPs.
  • EHS Risk Assessments: Lead, facilitate, and participate in EHS risk assessments and site safety initiative implementations on-floor.

The Successful Applicant

  • Technical or scientific vocational training (e.g., Biotech/Chemical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Operator, Druggist/Pharmacist Assistant) or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience within a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment (specifically in solution preparation, formulation, or central services).
  • Prior exposure to both paper-based batch records and electronic systems (e.g., MES, EBR, LIMS, SAP).
  • GMP & Compliance: Strong, practical understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ALCOA+ principles.
  • Experience operating single-use systems, parts washers, autoclaves, and analytical benchtop instruments (e.g., pH/conductivity meters).
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment/process issues and support deviation investigations to root cause.
  • Language Proficiency: Professional working proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken) is preferred
  • Cleanroom Readiness: Comfortable working in classified cleanroom environments (including gowning and physical handling of raw materials).

What's on Offer

  • 12-month contract opportunity, gaining experience in a leading global biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Varied role combining hands-on manufacturing operations in Weigh & Dispense and Solution Supply with technical projects, compliance activities, and MES digitization initiatives.
  • Professional development opportunity to expand expertise in GMP manufacturing, deviation management, quality systems, and cross-functional collaboration within biotech operations.



Quote job ref
JN-092026-7096958

Job summary

Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production / Manufacturing
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
Lucerne
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-092026-7096958

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