Analytical Technician

Company Description
**Eurofins Scientific** is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies.

Eurofins has more than 850 laboratories within its global network, employing over 55,000 staff.

We are currently offering an exciting opportunity at **PHAST**, a subsidiary of **Professional Scientific Services** (**PSS**) Switzerland. This job based at our client’s site at Schaffhausen, Switzerland will initially be limited to 12 months (with the possibility of a permanent extension).

**Job Description**:
For our client’s international team in Schaffhausen, we are looking for an Analytical Technician / Laboratory Technician (all genders). In this exciting and versatile position, your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

- Performing hands-on analytical support for large molecule process development and clinical material testing
- Supporting the fill and finish of drug product for clinical trial supplies
- Performing a broad range of analytical techniques including HPLC (e.g., size exclusions), bioassays (e.g., immunoblotting), UV-spectrometer, fluorescence detection (involving microscopy and plate-based assays)
- Supporting in the development of new analytical technologies
- Supporting the implementation of process analytical technologies for on-line measurements
- Handling of samples incl. preparation of reagents and data entry into the lab notebook (ELN)
- Communicating with team members as well as various partners
- Independent data investigation and escalation in case of deviations
- Perform analysis under GMP (including compliant documentation)

**Qualifications**:
For this multifaceted position we are looking for someone with:

- Industry training, e.g. BTA, CTA or MTA, Bachelor studies (Biotech, Biochemistry, or Chemistry) or comparable
- Ideally professional experience within a R&D and GMP laboratory
- Good knowledge in the regulated area under GMP or ISO 17025 would be beneficial
- Experience with ELN is an advantage
- Experience with automated liquid handling is a plus
- Careful and responsible way of working
- Strong communication and teamwork skills will help you to integrate into a dynamic, international team
- Strong communication skills in German and English
- High motivation, ability to work under pressure, flexibility and reliability
- High level of commitment and enthusiasm

Additional Information

We are offering you an interesting position within a truly global company. After several onboarding trainings, to make sure you have the experience you need, you will be working independently in our team.
- Interesting international as well as national career opportunities
- Different trainings focused on technical experiences as well as soft skills
- Interesting client projects

If this position could be of interest to you or if you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to reach out to Monika Evangelista, Administration Support Specialist PSS Switzerland.