Specialist RM & IPC (m/f/d)

Job Description Our Biologics Analytical Department located in Lucerne/Schachen, Switzerland and is part of our global Large Molecule Analytical R&D. We are developing innovative biopharmaceuticals with state of the art technology. We currently offer an attractive position for a Specialist with chemistry, biochemistry or biotechnology background.

The role will perform raw material & in-process testing reviews and may support the document . The position offers development potential and the candidate will be working within a medium group of 7 people including 1 apprentice. The successful incumbent will be partnering closely with teams on site and with our counterparts in R&D and clinical manufacturing in the US and Ireland.

Main areas of responsibility include: Conduct second scientist review of the analytical testing for raw materials, in-process testing and other review tasks. Write technical protocols, reports and standard operating procedures Support of raw material sampling and API dispensing Perform analytical testing for raw materials, in-process and characterization samples for biologics under GMP/GDP.

Train new analysts Qualifications Educational requirements: · Bachelor with 3 years industry experience or Master without industry experience.

Required experience and skills: Experience in raw material testing Compulsory experience with analytical testing with HPLC Experience with SAP Strong oral and written communication skills in English and German GMP working experience Preferred experience and skills: Experience with second scientist data review under GxP regulations.

Protein biochemistry and/or biochemical analytical techniques of proteins or with any biophysical methods Experience in IR and UV spectroscopy Experience in TOC measurements Detailed knowledge of relevant CDS (Empower) Home office & hybrid working : The position is 100% onsite, mainly due to the lab related tasks.

Irregular home office based on a need-basis and/or projects is possible Do you find yourself in the description and are you interested in taking this opportunity? Please send us your complete application documents and become part of a modern company with attractive working conditions.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information: Required Skills: Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Testing, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Experimentation, GMP Environments, Inventory Management, Metrology, Personal Initiative, Regulatory Compliance, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Teamwork, Technical Writing Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.

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