Scientific Associate Elemental Analysis (m/f/d)
Company information
Solvias is an internationally recognized provider of integrated solutions in contract analytical research, development and manufacturing. The company offers a broad spectrum of services and solutions in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Cell&Gene Therapy and Cosmetic industries. With headquarters near Basel, Switzerland, over 800 highly qualified employees take pride in putting science at the heart of serving customers to bring safer and better products to market faster.
Job Description
- Processing of scientific questions for the analysis of pharmaceutical agents in the GMP regulated environment with focus on elemental analysis by ICP-MS (possibly ICP-OES)
- Development of new methods
- Performing and planning of scientific experiments, feasibility studies, as well as method development, verification, validations and transfers
- Processing of non-standard analytical runs
- Documentation of activities and the completion of all tasks necessary to maintain the laboratory and associated instruments
- Conformity with GMP regulations for lab work and documentation
- Document preparation and review
- Hands on troubleshooting in the lab including ICP-MS and ICP-OES instruments
- Training of (new) employees
Requirements
- Degree in chemistry or equivalent or experienced laboratory technician with focus on instrumental (inorganic) analytical chemistry
- Sound knowledge in atomic spectrometry (ICP-MS, or ICP-OES, AAS) is an advantage
- Professional experience in the GMP-regulated environment preferable but no prequisit
- Can do attitude / passion and knack for working with instruments
- Reliability, initiative and motivation
- Very good English and German skills (spoken and written) required
- Flexible work models such as part-time and remote work
- Minimum 28.5 vacation days
- Monthly child allowance above the Swiss minimum
- Voluntary monthly family allowance
- Various pension fund solutions
- Daily allowance insurance and non-occupational accident fees paid by Solvias
- Reka cheques
- Commuter contribution for using public transport
- Fleet discount for various car brands
- Employee discount programs for fitness, insurance, retail and more
- Excellent staff restaurant