Sampler​/Pharma Microbiology Analyst

Sampler / Pharma Microbiology Analyst (80 - 100 %)

• Full-time
• Compensation: CHF 68,000 - CHF 75,000 - yearly

Eurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink and the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories support many of the world’s largest companies in ensuring product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling.

As part of its commitment to society and the planet, Eurofins delivers testing services that protect public health while upholding strong corporate responsibility standards. This includes a dedicated focus on environmental sustainability as well as fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across its global network.

Eurofins Bio Pharma Product Testing offers complete CMC Testing Services for the Bio/Pharmaceutical industry, including all starting materials, process intermediates, drug substances, drug product, packaging, and manufacturing support through our broad technical expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Virology, Chemistry and Microbiology.

Our local presence ensures personal service backed by a unique global breadth of harmonised capabilities that support all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical drugdevelopmentand manufacturing, including method development,microbiology, process validation and quality control.

Eurofins Bio Pharma Product Testing Switzerland AG offers comprehensive GMP testing for drug substances, finished products, utilities, and microbiological quality control.

We are seeking a highly motivated Sampler / Microbiology Analyst with strong life‑science expertise and high IT affinity to join our Quality Control Microbiology team in Schönenwerd.

This hybrid position combines utility and environmental sampling with microbiological laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with GMP, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Sampling Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP‑compliant sampling of:
  • Utilities: purified water, WFI, compressed air, gases, clean steam
  • Environmental monitoring: viable & non‑viable air, surfaces, personnel
  • In‑process materials and intermediates (excluding raw materials)
• Execute aseptic sampling procedures and uphold contamination‑control standards.
• Accurately record all sampling activities using our LIMS systems, and digital batch records.
• Coordinate sampling schedules, including time‑critical activities.
• Perform routine microbiological analyses, such as:
  • Bioburden / TAMC & TYMC
  • Utility testing: bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, conductivity
  • Environmental monitoring plate reading & trend evaluation
  • Endotoxin testing (e.g., LAL)
  • Basic microbial identification (gram stain, colony morphology)
• Prepare media, reagents, and test materials according to SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory hygiene, equipment checks, and documentation.
• Support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and process improvements.

Work Schedule

• This role includes occasional or scheduled weekend work as part of a rotation to support time‑critical sampling and microbiological testing.
• Flexibility and reliability for weekend assignments are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences, such as Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent.
• Experience in microbiology, environmental monitoring, utility sampling, or GMP laboratory work is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of microbiology, aseptic techniques, and GMP principles.

Enhanced IT Affinity

• Very good understanding of IT and Office applications
• High proficiency with digital laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS).
• Confident use of electronic data capture, structured workflows, and digital documentation.
• Understanding of data integrity (ALCOA+), audit trails, and electronic GMP systems.
• Ability to navigate multiple platforms and contribute to digitalization initiatives.

Additional Skills

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work in clean rooms, laboratories, and operational areas.
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