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For our client, a well-known pharmaceutical company in Solothurn, we are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Associate.
The Associate within the Integrated Downstream Quality Operations team is part of the Quality Department at the new Large-Scale Manufacturing facility located at the Solothurn/Switzerland site. He/She focuses on Quality Operations and Quality Engineering activities for downstream manufacturing and equipment. The Solothurn site is intended to operate with a fully integrated electronic batch record for all commercial, clinical, and PPQ campaigns.
General information:
* End date: 31.10.2025
* Extension: not possible
* Location: Lutterbach
* Model of employment: onsite, only day shifts
Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Executes QA activities related to downstream operations, GMP manufacturing, and downstream equipment to ensure the safety, efficacy, and purity of the products manufactured by the pharmaceutical company.
* Reviews and approves GMP Engineering and Manufacturing documents during both project and operational phases of the site, specifically related to procedures, work instructions, CAPAs, deviations, change control, equipment (work orders, P&IDs, qualification protocols, calibration deviations, etc.).
* Partners with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Sciences, Process Engineering, and Automation SMEs during deviation management and investigations.
* Takes part in the monitoring and release activities for Column Packing / Unpacking and Chromatography Review.
* Ensures adherence to internal procedures during downstream manufacturing operations or for equipment controls and release before and during GMP CAPEX and OPEX project (i.e., shutdowns, construction projects) or New product introduction.
* Participates in batch record review and close out in view of batch release.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Regulations and at least 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment.
* Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Regulations and at least 3 successful years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment.
* Experience with Quality Assurance, Equipment Qualification, Downstream Process is preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with cross-functional team members.
* Strong presentation and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated writing skills.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
* English B1 as a minimum.
The deadline for the submission of applications is on Wednesday, March 12th.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other and Quality Assurance
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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