Associate Expert Technical Development (m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project
Basel Stadt
Start date: asap
Reference number: 789232/1
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Responsibilities

  • Support the advancement of efficient, high-yield, robust, and scalable fermentation processes for novel biological entities
  • Assist in enhancing and intensifying fed-batch and continuous perfusion cell culture processes, from the initial vial break to the final harvest, encompassing both seed and main bioreactor stages
  • Assist in evaluating and implementing new upstream process equipment and technologies
  • Design and conduct parallel cell culture experiments at lab scale, from small to bench-top, utilizing cutting-edge disposable and glass bioreactor technologies
  • Take on the responsibility for the maintenance of USP and process analytical laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards
  • Design, plan and execute USP lab activities, primarily parallel fermentation experiments, in our lab scale (10 L) facility using state of the art disposable and glass bioreactor technology
  • Document experimental data in the designated data management systems. Analyze, interpret, and present findings to functional experts and for USP development purposes

Profile

  • Apprenticeship in chemical or biotechnological development or manufacturing with relevant industry experience
  • Laboratory or plant experience with (bio)reactors (desirable: knowledge in upstream processing with mammalian cell cultures, preferably with shake flasks, wave and/or stirred bioreactors)
  • Intrinsic curiosity and willingness to embrace changing responsibilities and grow in related areas of expertise
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills and ability to work in a matrix organization
  • Fluency in English or German (spoken and written)

Benefits

  • International environment
  • Renowned pharmaceutical company

About Hays

With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry as well as in biotechnology and medical engineering, we know the key contacts at companies that are recruiting for challenging jobs with real potential. The current high demand for staff has opened up exciting opportunities for dedicated experts who want to develop professionally and to further their careers. As recruitment specialists with an international network of contacts, we can offer you decisive advantages – completely free of charge. Register with us and reap the benefits of interesting job offers that match your skills and experience.

Staffing process for freelance specialists

  1. Analysis of qualifications
  2. Telephone or personal interview
  3. Contact with customers
  4. Contract with Hays
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  2. 1. Analysis of qualifications

    We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.

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Contact at Hays

+41 44 225 50 00
Reference number : 789232/1
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