**Job Title:** QC Associate Scientist
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled QC Associate Scientist to join our team in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. This 12-month contract opportunity will be a fantastic chance to work with a global leader in professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Laboratory Investigations: Conduct investigations and troubleshoot problems to determine solutions or recommendations for improvements or changes.
* Critical Material Qualification: Oversee validation and qualification activities executed by analysts, provide training and support.
* Laboratory Method Transfers: Author transfer protocols and reports for assays.
Validation and Qualification Activities:
* Author qualification plans and reports for critical reagents.
* Execute and document experiments.
Investigation Leads:
* Conduct/participate in risk assessments, root cause analysis, and investigations.
* Own Laboratory Investigations and CAPA.
Quality Control Support Activities:
* Support the application of industry-specific compliance standards/regulations.
* Participate in daily activities upon request (provide technical and statistical support).
Requirements:
* University or engineering degree in analytical chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology.
* 1 or 2 years of experience in GMP pharma business activities, preferably in the scope of recombinant therapeutic product in a pharmaceutical environment.
* Experience in GMP Laboratory activities.
* Good knowledge of method transfer.
* Good knowledge of critical reagent qualification.
* Experience in problem solving and deviation management.
* Good knowledge of statistical tools.
* Fluent in French and English (C1 written and spoken).
* Proficiency in all aspects of standard IT tools.
* Excellent collaboration skills and teamwork mindset.
* Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
* Demonstrated ability to synthesize information.
* Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback.
Must haves:
* University or engineering degree in analytical chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology.
* Experience in GMP laboratory activities.
* Experience in problem solving and deviation (event)/lab investigation management.
* Strong knowledge of method validation/verification.
* Expertise in critical material qualification.
* Proficiency in statistical tools.
* Fluency in French and English (C1 level in written and spoken).