Sr Associate Scientist Qc Microbiology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Bern are recruiting for a Sr Associate Scientist QC Microbiology.

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Position Overview

For our site in Bern, we are looking for an open minded, goal driven, motivated Sr Associate Scientist QC Microbiology.

QC Microbiology is involved in the validation and transfer of various test methods and the performance of routine release and stability tests for new materials in the clinical and commercial phase. The microbial methods used internally include sterility, bioburden, microbial purity, endotoxin testing and the identification of microorganisms.

Responsibilities/tasks
- Supports to lead a team of laboratory technicians and scientists in a highly collaborative environment
- Supports training and qualifications of team personnel
- Performs timely and cost-effective planning and release of samples at required cGMP level resulting from operational activities, stability programs and monitoring
- Supports timely and effective completion of lab events, investigations and CAPAs related to OOS and non-conformances
- Performs laboratory duties to support department objectives
- Able to support in method qualification, verification, and co-validation activities, if required
- Analyses and reports test results
- Leads and supports continuous improvement projects within Quality Control in operational efficiency and GMP compliance
- Complies with all applicable health, safety and environmental regulations, processes and guidelines
- Provide support to analytical development, process development and other stakeholders when the need arises
- Support inspections during preparation, execution and follow up

**Qualifications**:

- University degree in natural sciences, applied sciences, microbiology or equivalent and work experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or vaccine industry
- At least 3 years experience in a cGMP regulated environment and competence in microbiology techniques
- Sound knowledge of microbiological laboratory operations and practices
- Must be well organized, a self-starter, results oriented individual with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment with attention to detail and good documentation practice
- Strong strategic and conceptual skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Good communication abilities
- Proactive attitude that challenges the status quo, team player and team builder
- Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and assignments simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
- Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned task to plan and execute according to agreed deadlines
- Good IT user skills
- Good verbal and written skills in English and German

Why Join Us
- Be part of a world-leading healthcare company committed to improving the lives of patients worldwide.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled and dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility.
- Contribute to our sustainability goals by ensuring efficient and balanced facility operations.