MS DSP Laboratory Specialist

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The Manufacturing Science (MSci) department is the owner of the process hence this team of SME's (Subject Matter Experts) is a key player for all complex issues or projects involving the product.

MSci Laboratory Specialist DSP is SME (Subject Matter Expert) for the lab scale product/process at Neuchatel and covers the planning and execution of "scale down" purification activities, the support to DSP laboratory team regarding protocol execution, troubleshooting (solve production problems with performance or quality impacts) and process robustness improvement projects at laboratory scale.

• Perform the following tasks as support to the team Senior Laboratory specialist:
  • planning and execution of "scale down" purification activities,
  • protocol execution related activities,
  • complex investigations/ product impact assessment in protocols/studies deviations related to product,
  • process/ equipment improvement projects including technology transfer,
  • small scale/scale down product validation activities,
  • writing of reports /review of documents and reports.
• Manage documentation associated with laboratory activities.
• Control the laboratory equipment placed under her/his responsibility, ensure their maintenance, and solve the operating problems already encountered independently.
• Manage the stocks and the inventory of the consumables necessary for the realization of laboratory activities and participate in the laboratory logistic activities.

• Knowledge of a GMP environment and quality requirements.
• Bachelor or Master in biochemistry, biotechnology or relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, ideally in process development.
• Theoretical knowledge of proteins and chromatography/ UF (Ultrafiltration) process.
• Strong communication skills and team spirit.
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Fluent in French and English C1.
• Good knowledges of Unicorn software.
• Word, Excel, Power point.
• LIMS.

Competitive salaries.

Full accident coverage.

Participation in health insurance premiums.

Advantageous pension plans.

Subsidised meals.

Financial participation in employee sports activities.

Transport: support for local public transport passes, free parking, car sharing programme.

Takeda Neuchâtel offers its employees an attractive working environment and conditions. The well-being, safety, development and career advancement of its employees are at the heart of our vision and our Human Resources, Health, Environment and Safety policies.

Takeda Neuchâtel is an employer committed to its employees and to future generations.

With over 700 employees, Takeda Neuchâtel is one of the ten largest employers in the Canton of Neuchâtel and one of the leading biopharmaceutical production sites in Switzerland. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the site
employs a wide range of professionals trained in biotechnologies and their
application in industrial production.

With more than twenty nationalities, Takeda Neuchâtel offers an international, diverse and innovative working environment within a company that is firmly rooted and committed to its local ecosystem.

Takeda Neuchâtel is certified as a training company by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. We train young apprentices in various fields such as laboratory quality control, logistics, IT and biopharmaceutical production.

Takeda is proud of its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and
providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.