Starting date: as soon as possible.
Place of work: Schlieren, Switzerland.
Reporting to: Director Operations
Main responsibilities:
Prepare and lead regular meetings to communicate and coordinate topics related to lab infrastructure and lab operations (production and services).
Maintain proper documentation of all QA-relevant lab information, including standard and technical operating procedures/work instructions and following the principle of document control (Dokumentenlenkung).
Ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard for lab infrastructure and processes and support the quality management (QM) team during quality audits (ISO, customer audits etc.).
Train and onboard new lab personnel in operational procedures for InSphero lab facilities, including work safety, biosafety, and good cell culture practices.
Ensure regular maintenance, IQ/OQ installation, and repair of lab equipment. Maintain a comprehensive device database.
Monitor and ensure adherence to hygiene standards.
Oversee continuous monitoring of all critical laboratory devices and organize emergency on-call service.
Organize, coordinate and oversee regular cleaning and decontamination of all InSphero laboratories.
Provide training and retraining for lab personnel on critical processes to ensure compliance with InSphero’s internal and applicable external regulations.
Coordinate lab-related infrastructure topics with facility management.
Drive and support process optimizations related to lab activities.
Manage lab equipment maintenance and servicing.
Profile:
Education as a laboratory technician or a BSc/MSc in Biology, Chemistry or other Life Sciences.
Experience of at least two years in aseptic manufacturing and/or biological testing procedures in a regulated environment, such as BSL-2 laboratory, regulated bioproduction and/or CRO environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and assertiveness to guide InSphero’s lab personnel in maintaining proper cell management practices and a tidy work environment.
Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, biosafety and chemical safety regulations.
Leadership experience
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
Independent working style with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
A strong drive for process optimization and continuous improvement
Responsibility for ensuring compliance and maintaining oversight of laboratory safety and operational standards.
Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
We are looking forward to receiving your application (resume, cover letter, diplomas, job references) by e-mail at hr@insphero.com .