Lab Equipment Maintenance Specialist

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About the Role

A leading global biopharma company in Switzerland is seeking a Lab Equipment Maintenance Specialist to support engineering and maintenance activities within a regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

This position focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and equipment lifecycle support
. You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure laboratory equipment operational availability and compliance with quality and EHS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Manage external suppliers for preventive and curative maintenance.
• Support internal teams with troubleshooting and usage topics.
• Diagnose equipment issues and determine corrective actions.
• Conduct calibration, adjustment, cleaning, and verification operations.
• Record all maintenance activities in SAP.
• Monitor and manage spare parts inventory.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure operational availability of laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate interventions with external suppliers and users.
• Oversee maintenance performed by external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance of maintenance activities in terms of quality and EHS.
• Ensure full traceability of interventions in SAP.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and equipment reliability.
• Provide technical support and training to users.

Required Skills & Experience

Education

• Laboratory Technician CFC in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry (or equivalent).
• Open to candidates with a QC Analyst or Lab Technician background wishing to transition into lab equipment maintenance.

Work Experience

• Previous experience in GxP-regulated environments and pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Practical experience with mechanical and electromechanical components of lab equipment.
• Experience in controlled or classified laboratory areas.
• Familiarity with documentation systems, deviations, and equipment logbooks
• Experience with laboratories/equipment used for monoclonal antibody development is a plus.
• Knowledge of USP and DSP equipment and processes is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Additional Information

• Fluent in French and English
  .
• Comfortable using software tools.

Start Date: 01.01.2026

Functional Area: Engineering & Skilled Trade

Interested? Apply or send your CV to Miguel Gomes at or contact .

Mid-Senior level

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Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing