About this role

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Microbiology Expert in Quality Control Microbiology.

General Information:

Start Date: 01.03.2026
Latest Possible Start Date: 15.04.2026
Planned Employment Duration: 12 months contract (parental leave cover)
Workplace: Kaiseraugst (Basel is also possible)
Workload: 100%
Home Office: Yes, hybrid model, onsite min 50%
Team: 4 team members, org - 90
Department: QC Microbiology (MMQIAB7K)
Working Hours: Standard

About the job:

The Microbiology section spans the sites in Basel and Kaiseraugst and is part of the Quality Control department. As a Microbiology Expert in QC Microbiology, your main task will be to contribute your microbiological expertise and implement cross-organizational projects. You will be part of a self-organized team of microbiological experts and work closely with various microbiology specialists as well as other stakeholders (e.g., production facilities, other sites/global functions, QA, Regulatory, Research & Development).

The ideal candidate:

You are open to new ideas and challenge conventional thinking. You value working in a performance-oriented environment characterized by mutual respect, open discussion, and collaboration. You are a communicative and decisive individual with persuasiveness and assertiveness, who enjoys working independently and is also happy to act as a liaison to other departments. You possess strong prioritization skills, independently identify potential for improvement, and initiate appropriate optimization measures. You will never lose sight of the big picture and enjoy working accurately and with a strong commitment to quality in a regulated GMP environment.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Handling and conceptual oversight of complex microbiological topics in the field of product analytics (e.g., endotoxin, sterility, bioburden), contamination control/aseptic assurance, and environmental monitoring
Technical support and consulting for various interfaces (including production facilities [DP, DS, biologics, synthetics], QA, registration) in a central SME function
Representation at regulatory inspections and audits
Participation in regulatory approval reports
Matrix lead/collaboration on various cross-functional projects both locally and within the global network, including supervision of interns
Implementation of new technologies in the field of pharmaceutical microbiology
Handling of deviations, changes, and other GMP-relevant documentation (e.g., regulations, study planning and documentation, creation of rationales)

Must Haves:

Min. completed degree in a natural science field (e.g., microbiology or biotechnology; Master's degrees and PhDs are preferred)
Minimum 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical microbiology
Experience with GMP (documentation) and its systems, e.g., Veeva (Change, Deviation, Quality Docs), is advantageous
Meticulous, structured, and independent work style
Team player, flexible, resilient, and able to handle conflict
Excellent communication skills in German (C2) and English (spoken and written)

Nice to haves: