Biotechnician USP - #45002

The Position

As part of the Pilot Plant team, the Biotechnician (USP) supports the development of processes for the manufacturing of recombinant proteins with CHO cultures by executing pilot batch runs, preparing materials, collecting data and sharing knowledge with manufacturing teams.

Your Responsibilities

• Conducts manufacturing activities at pilot scale and applies standard laboratory practices under guidance and supervision within scope and timelines
• Supports technology transfer activities and shares knowledge with manufacturing team
• Documents executed work in accordance to internal guidelines
• Supports troubleshooting activities in collaboration with Subject Matter Expert
• Documents batch results with a critical mind
• Writes protocols, SOPs, using available templates
• Drives simple initiatives (in relation to job duties) with limited guidance and supervision within his/her team/group
• Ensures consistent application of EHS standards in daily laboratory operations, supports colleagues in following safety procedures, and contributes to improving the overall safety and housekeeping practices in the laboratory
  
  

Job Requirements

• Preparation of media and buffers, including pH adjustment, sterile filtration, and accurate weighing
• Aseptic techniques and working in biosafety cabinets
• Operation, basic troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Sample handling and preparation (e.g., clarification, sterile filtration, buffer exchange)
• Use of general analysis instruments (e.g., automated cell counters, osmolality and metabolite analysers, spectrophotomer, pH meter etc.)
• Data collection and report writing, confident in the use of IT tools
• Good understanding of GMP practices and constraints at manufacturing scale
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance of bioreactors, ATFs and support systems
• Excellent communication skills (English required, German is a plus)
• Solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to deal with changes and quickly adjust to new situations
  
  

Why Celonic?

• Make a difference by directly impacting patients lives
• Biologics is an attractive, high growth sector with professional development
• Offers a multinational and diverse workplace
• Proud to be a pioneer in “Next Generation” manufacturing technologies
• Family owned: Entrepreneurial, and short communication lines
• Basel is a great place to live, play and work in the center of Europe
  
  

About Us

Celonic is a “Pure Play” Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Celonic’s mission is to help its customers, primarily small to large Biotech Companies, bring life-saving and improving drugs effectively to the market using innovative, “next generation” bioprocessing technologies such as, process intensification and full-perfusion. Celonic has a state-of-the-art Development and Innovation Center in Basel, Switzerland (headquarters), and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany. At present, more than 500 highly qualified employees work at Celonic. Due to the expansion of the company, Celonic is looking for committed and qualified employees.

Our job is to make a difference!

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