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Senior Scientist, QC Excellence Instrumentation

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CSL

Senior Scientist, QC Excellence Instrumentation

Steffisburg, Switzerland

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by its promise to save lives. In the role as Senior Scientist, QC Excellence Instrumentation you will support laboratory instrumentation and automation infrastructure in the operational QC testing environment. You will carry out equipment qualifications for our site in Bern, Switzerland and collaborate with our sites in Europe, Australia and the United States for global qualification projects.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Support laboratory instrumentation and automation infrastructure in an operational testing environment
  • Ensure laboratory instrumentation and equipment are qualified, calibrated and maintained according to company policies and procedures and in compliance with GxP requirements

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  • Create documentation in English and German for qualification, validation and lifecycle management of existing and newly implemented laboratory automation systems, analytical instruments, and software applications in collaboration with Engineering and I&T departments
  • Manage local and global qualification and validation projects
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders within qualification and validation projects for technical requirement specifications, data integrity and automation activities
  • Support update of procedures related to laboratory instrumentation and computerized systems (i.e. USP, 21CFR Part 11, Annex 11 regulations) to ensure compliance with guidelines and industry best practice, as well as harmonization within the global organization
  • First level user support for operational QC labs on instrumentation providing technical support, coordinating repairs and support through QC external providers (i.e. Laboratory Execution Systems, I&T, external service providers)

  • Who you are:

    In this role you will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure laboratory equipment and automation systems are operating in a qualified environment. With your proactive and self-responsible approach you take decisions and drive progress forward.

    The below competencies will help you to be successful in this role:
    • University degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computer Science etc.)
    • 5+ years' experience in a pharmaceutical/medicinal GMP testing environment using a variety of testing instrumentation, experience in equipment qualification or CSV and lifecycle activities
    • First project management experience in an operational environment
    • Knowledge of regulations on computerized systems and laboratory automation and willingness to extend skills and know-how on the field
    • Strong written & verbal communication in German and English, both oral and written to ensure effective collaboration with cross-functional teams both locally and globally across all CSL Behring sites
    • Strong analytical/problem solving, technical IT affinity and organizational skills
    • Able to work independently and as a team member in a high performance environment

    Our Benefits

    We encourage you to make your well-being a priority. It's important and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL.

    About CSL Behring

    CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.

    We want CSL to reflect the world around us

    As a global organisation with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at CSL.

    Do work that matters at CSL Behring!

    Client-provided location(s): Canton of Bern, Switzerland
    Job ID: CSL_FGB-R-237862
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Leave
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement