Process Operations Specialist (Upstream Operations)

For one of our clients, an international pharmaceutical company, we are seeking a Process Operations Specialist (Upstream Operations). General Information: - Start date: 01.12.2026 - Duration: 1 year - Extension: to be discussed - Workplace: Schachen, Lucerne - Home office: primarily onsite - Workload: 100%

This is an Associate Specialist position within the Process Operations group with a focus on upstream operations. This position requires full-time physical presence at the site to support manufacturing and to enable optimal integration into an existing team. As a member of the growing manufacturing team at our company, you will be responsible for supporting various activities related to the implementation and GMP manufacturing of early-phase clinical therapies.

- Set up, practical execution and troubleshooting of upstream and support unit operations in continuous manufacturing and fed-batch processes under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) - Knowledge of and compliance to GMP principles and EHS standards in the area of responsibility - Involvement in continuous improvement efforts and support for the implementation of new technologies, including non-GMP engineering runs or testing activities - Creation and updates of SOPs and (electronic) master batch records. Technical review of various documentation related to process transfer and GMP manufacturing - Material management using ERP systems (SAP) - Participation in sampling activities (including occasional weekend work) or on-call duties, as required by the process scheduling. Typical manufacturing activities do not include shift work.

- Educational background in a relevant discipline - A minimum of 0-2 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. - Ability to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop. - Ability to perform under pressure in a complex GMP environment and assume responsibility. Flexible attitude when working with internal or external stakeholders to achieve ambitious targets. - Business Fluent in English and German: - Residence within approximately 30 minutes commuting distance from Schachen (LU) or willingness to relocate - Driver’s license (B) and access to a personal car to enable on-call duties Preferred Experience and Skills: - A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline - Prior experience in the manufacturing of biologics under GMP, ideally including experience operating a bioreactor - Familiarity with the use of automated systems in manufacturing (DeltaV) and electronic batch records (PAS-X) Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications! working at null