Laborant​/Lab Technician - ADA

Lab Technician – 12‑Month Contract, Bern

Our client is a specialist biotherapeutics manufacturer with over a century of experience treating various diseases worldwide. They are committed to patients with coagulation disorders, immunological diseases, enzyme deficiency diseases, and other rare diseases.

In the Biochemical Quality Control department/Cell Culture Analytics (CCA) group, we are seeking a well-qualified and motivated Lab Technician for a 12-month contract position at our client's headquarters in Bern
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You will be a key member of the laboratory team and contribute significantly to the success of a high-priority project.

Main Responsibilities

• The practical implementation, evaluation, and documentation of the anti-measles neutralization test as part of a method optimization project.
• Close practical and theoretical collaboration with a specialist from the method development group within the framework of the above‑mentioned project.
• Further tasks include (depending on the workload of the main task):
• Cell culture routine (e.g. splitting of adherent cell lines)
• Carrying out other neutralization tests in the QC routine (anti‑polio and anti‑diphtheria neutralization test)
• Participation in the maintenance, calibration and monitoring of analytical equipment
• Participation in the procurement and stock management of consumables and laboratory materials
• Participation in the maintenance of the laboratory (e.g. laboratory cleaning)

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU‑Citizenship required
• Completed vocational apprenticeship as a laboratory technician specializing in biology or comparable training (e.g. Bachelor, HF, FH etc.)
• Experience with cell assays and cell culture technology
• Experience working in the BSL2 virus laboratory
• Experience in a GMP environment is an advantage
• Willingness to undergo mandatory medical qualification: vaccinations & blood sampling
• Basic IT skills (MS Office)
• Very good German skills, basic English skills

Your Personality Is Characterized By

• Analytical thinking:
  Proactive search for causal relationships
• Interest and enjoyment in working on a high‑priority project for method optimisation
• Resilient personality, ability to work reliably under time pressure
• Flexibility towards frequently changing workflows in method development
• Calm, precise and conscientious working style
• High degree of responsibility, willingness to proactively report errors and learn from them
• Team‑oriented collaboration, open and constructive communication

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Quality Assurance