Senior Technician – Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory

Eupro AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 79.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eupro AG is seeking a Senior Technician for the Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory in the Neuchâtel area. You will support day-to-day lab operations, ensure compliant sample handling, and mentor junior colleagues to ensure high-quality laboratory execution.

Responsibilities include maintaining EM sampling, reviewing data, and contributing to investigations, SOP updates, and performance metrics while actively participating in OpEx and CI initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience with Environmental Monitoring (EM) sampling.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment; ability to interpret and apply cGMP, USP, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and critical thinking.
• Good working knowledge of electronic systems (MS Office/email) and lab data systems (e.g., LIMS).
• Languages: English and/or French.

Aufgaben

• Support lab operations including housekeeping, reagent preparation, inventory management, and execution of work orders.
• Ensure accurate sample labelling and maintain chain-of-custody records.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-organized GMP laboratory.
• Perform non-product testing as required (e.g., environmental monitoring sampling).
• Perform data review for assigned activities and ensure right-first-time documentation.
• Communicate sample management activities and priorities with lab and manufacturing teams.
• Support deviation and laboratory investigations through data gathering and interviews.
• Draft updates to SOPs and work instructions for managerial review.
• Record and monitor performance metrics; contribute to planning inputs.
• Train and mentor colleagues on task execution and general duties.
• Lead simple projects and support complex projects; participate in OpEx and CI initiatives.
• Support audit/inspection readiness and represent the department during internal/external audits.

Kenntnisse

Environmental Monitoring

GMP Laboratory

Documentation

MS Office

LIMS

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Mentoring

Project Support

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (non-technical)

Associate degree (technical/scientific)

High school diploma/GED + experience

Tools

LIMS software

MS Office suite

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Technician – Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory

Temporary mission – 6 months (start ASAP)

Location: Neuchâtel area

Your role

As a Senior Technician in the QC Microbiology Laboratory, you support day-to-day lab operations and ensure compliant sample handling and microbiology activities in a GMP-regulated environment. You may also perform selected non-product testing, support investigations, review data, and mentor junior colleagues to ensure efficient and high-quality laboratory execution.

Your responsibilities

• Support lab operations (housekeeping, alarm acknowledgement, reagent preparation, inventory management, ordering materials/reagents, execution of work orders).
• Ensure accurate sample/material labelling and maintain sample tracking, labelling, and chain-of-custody records according to procedures.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-organized laboratory in line with GMP requirements.
• Perform non-product testing as required (e.g., raw material visual inspection, environmental monitoring sampling, utility monitoring).
• Perform data review for assigned laboratory activities and ensure right-first-time documentation.
• Communicate sample management activities and priorities with lab and manufacturing teams.
• Support deviation and laboratory investigations through data gathering and participation in interviews as needed.
• Support and/or draft updates to laboratory documents (SOPs, work instructions) for managerial review and approval.
• Record and monitor performance metrics; contribute to lab planning and scheduling inputs.
• Train and mentor colleagues on task execution and general job duties.
• Contribute to and lead simple projects; support complex projects within the team.
• Actively participate in Operational Excellence (OpEx) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Support audit/inspection readiness and, if needed, represent the department during internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Model company values and complete all tasks safely and compliantly.

Your profile

• Strong experience with Environmental Monitoring (EM) sampling is required.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment; ability to interpret and apply cGMP, USP, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and critical thinking.
• Good working knowledge of electronic systems (MS Office/email) and lab data systems (e.g., LIMS).
• Education/experience (one of the following or equivalent):
• High school diploma/GED with ≥3 years relevant experience, or
• Associate degree in a technical/scientific discipline with ≥2 years experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree (non-technical) with ≥1 year experience.
• Languages: English and/or French.