| Location | Visp, Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Business Sector | Biotechnology |
| Contact email | |
| Job ref | 26275 |
| Published | 25 minutes ago |
Scientist QC Microbiology
Visp, Switzerland – 9-Month Contract (Extension Possible)
As a Scientist QC Microbiology, you will join the Quality Control Microbiology department at a leading global biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Visp, Switzerland.
In this role, you will act as a technical representative of the QC Microbiology department both internally and externally, supporting customer meetings, audits, inspections, and project-related activities. You will serve as the scientific SME for project-specific and routine microbial analyses, ensuring high-quality execution, timely delivery, and cross-functional alignment across business units.
Represent the QC Microbiology department during internal discussions, customer meetings, audits, site visits, and inspections for assigned projects.
Act as the scientific SME for microbial and project-specific analyses, including monitoring, evaluating, and coordinating the implementation of improvements.
Provide expert input into method-related topics, study designs, validation/verification activities, deviations, CAPAs, and analytical transfers.
Coordinate and ensure timely completion of assigned work packages for different business units (BUs).
Facilitate effective communication and alignment across interdisciplinary teams (e.g., QC, QA, Validation, MSAT, Operations).
Support documentation, data review, and reporting activities related to microbial testing and project workstreams.
Minimum 2 years of experience in QC Microbiology, Microbial Analytics, or related laboratory roles within pharma/biotech or regulated GMP environments.
Strong understanding of microbial methods, aseptic techniques, and GMP requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively across teams and represent QC in cross-functional and customer-facing settings.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple project tasks with tight timelines.
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying improvements and risks.
German language skills preferred; strong English required.
Availability for on-site work (100% on-site preferred; maximum 2 days remote per week).
Prior experience in large-scale biologics manufacturing or exposure to global CDMO environments.
Knowledge of method validations, method transfers, and microbial trending.
Familiarity with deviations, CAPAs, and audit/inspection preparation.
Strong technical writing skills and proficiency with QC/QA documentation systems.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 9 months (extension possible)
Location: Visp, Switzerland (100% preferred; max 2 days remote)
Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com, or contact directly at +41 44 551 44 07 to learn more.