Apprentice Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologist

About This Role

At Biogen, as an apprentice Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting the full manufacturing process of our medicines, from the initial raw materials and thawing process up to the concentration and filling. Active ingredients are produced on a large scale using biotechnological methods, then further transferred to our partners where they are transformed into finished, packaged dosage forms.

In this role, you will oversee all production areas, operate large‑scale facilities, and manage them through advanced process control systems. Beyond executing manufacturing processes, you will plan, prepare, and ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental protection standards. With your technical expertise, you will serve as a point of contact for other departments, such as the workshop, quality control, and laboratory development.

The apprenticeship at Biogen is offered in partnership with Aprentas and lasts three years. You will receive training as a Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologist with a focus on chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical technology. The program includes theoretical classes at Aprentas in Muttenz and inter‑company courses covering all three areas. The first two years of your apprenticeship will primarily take place at Aprentas, where you will learn to operate systems in chemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical technology.

During the third year, you will gain hands‑on experience at Biogen’s production facilities, receiving on‑the‑job training and learning different processes from experienced colleagues. Throughout the training, we emphasize not only professional development but also the growth of methodological, personal, and social skills, ensuring you are fully prepared for the workforce.

At the end of the three‑year training program, you will undergo a qualification process. Upon successful completion, you will receive your certificate of competence, fully preparing you to begin your career in the pharmaceutical production field.

• Intermediate or highest school level (exceptions for very good grades in the basic level) or Matura/Abitur
• Good written and oral expression in German (native speaker or level B2)
• Good written and oral expression in English (native speaker or level B2)
• Interest in technical and scientific contexts
• Enjoyment of chemistry, physics, and mathematics
• Precise work and perseverance
• Reliability and ability to work in a team
• Motivated personality with a passion for work

• Vocational Baccalaureate (can be completed during or after the apprenticeship)
• Advanced training courses offered by companies and professional associations
• Higher technical college (HF), e.g., Dipl. Techniker:in HF Systemtechnik, specialization in pharmaceutical and chemical engineering
• Higher Professional Examination (HFP), e.g., Dipl. Chemical Technologist
• Degree from a university of applied sciences (FH), e.g., Bachelor of Science (FH) in Life Science Technologies with a specialization in pharmaceutical technology or Bachelor of Science (ZFH) in Biotechnology

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.