Associate Scientist Cell Culture

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Associate Scientist Cell Culture

Your assignment

The primary activities include but are not limited to: - Production of mammalian cell culture inoculum under cGMP for API manufacturing (Cell culture seed train)
- Monitoring of process performance by using analytical instruments for required In-Process Control
- Maintenance /  Calibration of process equipment and IPC equipment used for cell culture monitoring
- Coordination and support of External Service Providers (ESP)



 

Your profile

- EFZ in Biology as laboratory technician or maximum bachelor in Biology. Candidates with master or PHD can not be considered.
- Experience in GMP environment highly desirable (including training and internship) but not a must.
- Knowledge of mammalian cell culture and small scale fermentation processes
- Practical experience in cell culture (Shakeflask, Wave reactor) and aseptic/sterile techniques
- Technical writing capabilities, speacially GMP related documentation

Competencies required for the role: - Team-oriented and open personality
- Ability to work in a interdisciplinary team in collaboration with operation and compliance groups
- Strong willingness to learn and sense of autonomy
- Commitment to work on weekends non regular basis. 
- German language skills: spoken and writting fluent (C1, B2)
- English language skills: spoken and writting novice / basic
- Sterile work under the Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) and cell cultivation work with wave bioreactors. From Vial thaw to 50L Wave Bags cultivation.
- Maintenance and calibration of cell culture equipment
- Regular entries in Master Batchsheets and Master Solutionsheets
- Work is fully onsite and no regular homeoffice can be considered for this position.

Interested?

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