On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Technical Associate in Basel.

General Information:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Latest Possible Start Date: February 1, 2025
• Planned Duration of Employment: Temporary unlimited contract via Randstad
• Location: Basel
• Workload: 90-100%
• Home Office: Up to 20% possible
• Working Hours: Standard
• 24/7 Site Access: Yes

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Maintenance / Calibration / Upkeep of all small and large systems in Pharmaceutical Development (Pilot Plant and Laboratories)
• Scheduling maintenance with equipment manufacturers / certification bodies
• Supervising on-site maintenance personnel
• Documenting maintenance in maintenance software
• Archiving all existing and new system documents
• Coordinating repairs with local engineering / workshop
• Troubleshooting / adapting systems to new processes
• Overseeing monitoring of TKS / sterile rooms
• Managing the entire equipment lifecycle of all “qualified systems”
• CAPEX - Supporting the procurement of new process systems
• Ordering services / materials related to process systems
• Ensuring the compliance of systems and laboratory equipment in Pharmaceutical Development with applicable verification SOPs
• Reverification of new systems
• Inventory management in local systems
• Equipment Change Control
• Training employees on new systems / changes to existing systems
• Troubleshooting
• Scheduling, shutdown of analytical equipment and manufacturing systems

Must Haves:

• Either completed vocational training in laboratory technology, mechatronics, or a comparable field with at least 5 years of practical experience in a manufacturing, GxP-regulated company
• Or a completed degree in a technical or scientific field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, etc.)
• Experience in plant qualification, plant design, or production support is advantageous
• Experience in the qualification or validation of systems and equipment is advantageous
• Experience with SAP, VEEVA is advantageous
• Fluent in German and English is required
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities
• Experience in interface communication is advantageous, particularly with internal customers and external service providers

If you are a qualified candidate with a passion for pharmaceutical development, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application!