Process Engineer - Associate Specialist Downstream Operations

About the role

A leading global biotechnology company in the Lucerne area, operating a biologics manufacturing facility that develops and produces biologic drug substances for clinical programs, is hiring a Process Engineer (Associate Specialist Downstream Operations) via a temporary staffing agency. The role supports downstream manufacturing and GMP production of early-phase clinical therapies, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, run and troubleshoot downstream manufacturing processes under GMP conditions
• Ensure compliance with GMP principles and EHS standards
• Support continuous improvement and the introduction of new manufacturing technologies
• Take part in non-GMP engineering runs and testing
• Create and update SOPs and electronic master batch records, and review manufacturing and process transfer documentation
• Support material management with SAP and take part in process sampling
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and engineering teams during production campaigns

Required profile

• Degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• German C1 and English B2+
• Willingness to work onsite and occasionally on call
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree, biologics manufacturing experience, hands-on chromatography, virus filtration, UF/DF, formulation or fill & freeze experience, and familiarity with DeltaV, PAS-X and SAP