Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Process Engineer in Basel Biotech Manufacturing

Job description

  Job facts

Basel Biotech Manufacturing produces Biotech-APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) for commercial and clinical supply.

As the MSAT Process Engineer with focus in downstream processing, your key responsibilities are:

·  Technical and scientific support of downstream processing operations at the Basel Biotech Manufacturing site to ensure robustness and efficiency of manufacturing processes.
·  Planning, execution and coordination of activities for process monitoring and process data analysis, troubleshooting, facility fit assessments of new processes into the existing manufacturing plant, assessments and writing of technical documents and technical optimization/implementation projects, including experiments conducted both at lab and pilot scale
·  Collaboration in technology transfer projects supporting implementation of new processes in manufacturing operations.
·  Participate in technical sharing best practice activities/projects across the biologics drug substance manufacturing network.
·  Technical and coordinative supervision of trainees and students in optimization and innovation projects, as well as project-based execution / coordination of experiments at lab and/or pilot scale.

·  Who we are

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 8,500 people from approximately 90 countries work in Basel, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more .

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

Desired profile

Who you are

You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

You have a University degree in a scientific or technical discipline, preferably in bioprocess or (bio-) chemical engineering. You demonstrate strong (intercultural) communication skills (with fluent German and English). You are highly motivated, able to work independently as well as in a team and have good organizational skills.

You bring the following qualifications:

·  Strong background in biotechnological processing with knowledge of pharmaceutical quality and cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements and with at least 3-5 years of experience in industry
·  Skills and strong interest in statistics and in conducting process and/or experimental data analysis. Knowledge of corresponding advanced methods and IT-Tools desired (e.g. multivariate data analysis, statistical process control, design of experiments)
·  Knowledge of Process Validation is an asset
·  Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and flexibility to support manufacturing operations. Ability and willingness to conduct practical lab/pilot scale experiments autonomously as well as to coordinate people assigned on a task/project basis
·  Practical knowledge of chemical protein modification/conjugation is an asset

Please apply until: 27 August 2017.

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