Drug Product Engineer, Downstream Processing

  • Salary: 42-46 CHF per hour
  • REF Number: 00048308
  • Consultant: Jocelyn Blackham
  • Contact: 0041 782 516 595
  • Date Published: 03.06.2020
  • Closed Date: 06.08.2020
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  • Location: Lucerne,
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CK QLS are recruiting for Drug Product Engineer to join a global biopharmaceutical company at their biological development and manufacturing site based at their site in Lucerne. This role is offered on a contract basis for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Drug Product Engineer Role: The successful candidate, will contribute to the design, qualification, and validation of a new integrated manufacturing process from vial thaw to secondary packaging.

Responsibilities will include to:

  • Design Visual Inspection Qualification Program for the manual inspection program.
  • Design, Qualification, Validation and Maintenance of equipment that supports Drug Product manufacturing and new Technology within Downstream Processing.- Support the development of Batch Documentation for DP Manufacturing.
  • Execute Batch Document/Run Equipment on the Process floor in coordination with other members of the team (Setup, Filling, Visual Inspection.

Further responsibilities will include:

  • Implementation of process changes, root cause investigation of deviations, CAPA identification and implementation.
  • Use of Lean Six Sigma tools to drive processing efficiencies on the manufacturing floor.
  • GMP Documentation, such as Batch Records, Sampling Plans, SOPs, Changing and Investigations.

Your Background: In order to be considered for this role, you will be required to have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

  • University degree (MSc/BSc) in Biology, Pharmacy, Process Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
  • Good knowledge of GMP and Sterile Manufacturing.
  • Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry (sterile manufacturing of pharmaceutical or biological components/finished products).

The Benefits: This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation.

Apply: For more information or to apply for this Drug Product Engineer position, please contact Jocelyn Blackham on 0041 (0) 782 516 595 or email jblackham@ckqls.ch, quoting job ref 48308.

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