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Lab Technician - Cell culture & purification

Posted on May 8, 2025
Corsier-sur-Vevey
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Temporary
Posted on May 8, 2025
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The Technology & Innovation department strives to transform Global Drug Substance Development (GDSD) operations by exploring and evaluating cutting-edge technologies with agility and efficiency. Our mission is to create a diverse project portfolio that ranges from quick wins to visionary advancements and shine a light on future trends and empower our teams to embrace every challenge as an opportunity for growth.

Key Responsibilities

This position is permanent and full-time, and to start immediately.

Upstream Processing (USP)

  • Perform cell culture experiments using suspension-adapted mammalian cell lines (CHO) following established experimental procedures in deep well plates, shake flasks, wave-bags and bioreactors operated in perfusion mode.
  • Conduct routine monitoring of bioreactors as required by the USP process.

Downstream Processing (DSP)

· Purify cell culture harvest using membrane/chromatography, and TFF facilities.

Experimentation & Data Management

  • Organisation of experimental pre-requisites- ordering buffer, media, feeds, consumables for laboratory activities
  • Conduct and assist in laboratory experiments, ensuring proper collection, analysis, and documentation of raw data.
  • Monitor and support the progress of laboratory activities related to specific projects

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

  • Participate as department representative for common lab activities, troubleshooting, organizational improvements, coordination of equipment calibration and/or maintenance.
  • Ensure proper management of laboratory stocks, including equipment and consumables.


    Desired Skills & Expertise

    • Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture (aseptic handling techniques), including bioreactor operation.
    • Experience in AKTA and TFF systems.
    • Understanding of laboratory automation tools
    • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory environment.

    Soft skills

    • Ensure proper training of interns.
    • Scientifically curious, proactive, willingness to learn;
    • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
    • Hands-on approach
    • with a high level of rigor, discipline, and precision.
    • Self-motivated and capable of working independently, while effectively collaborating within a multicultural team.
    • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

    Educational and Experience

    • Technician's diploma, Bachelor's, or equivalent (CFC, HES, BTS, IUT) in biochemistry, biology, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical production, specifically in clinical or commercial USP.

    Language and IT Skills

    • Ability to communicate in both French and English.
    • Microsoft Office- Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
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