Technical Scientist – Pilot Plant, Pharmaceutical Engineering

Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH; Osterreich; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern infrastructure

Career development opportunities

Part-time option

Diverse and inclusive environment

Job summary

Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering seeks a Technical Scientist for its Technical Operations – Pilot Plant. The role requires independent experimental work, planning trials, and maintaining equipment calibration.

You will contribute to project planning, data documentation, and compliance with quality systems. The position offers opportunities to work with state-of-the-art pharma manufacturing equipment, engage in audits, and interact with international partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or HTL/Chemiecolleg equivalent with lab experience.
• Several years of experience in chemical R&D laboratories or pilot plant environments.
• Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and thoroughly document experiments.
• Plan and execute experimental trials with various devices and chemicals.
• Maintain and calibrate manufacturing equipment and prepare reports.
• Write, update and implement SOPs and QM documents.
• Ensure data integrity and Good Documentation Practices.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent working

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Chemical technician education

Science degree with lab experience

Tools

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering

Organisation/Company Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering Department Human resources Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Technology » Biotechnology Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy Chemistry » Applied chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 3 Dec 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH (RCPE) is a global leader in pharmaceutical engineering sciences. We help our partners create and manufacture advanced medicines for patients worldwide through optimizing products and processes.

For our area of Techncial Operations we are looking for an active, highly qualified (m/f/x)

Technical Scientist

Technical Operations – Pilot Plant

Ref.No SK134

Duties and responsibilities

• Independently and precisely perform experimental work within assigned projects, including set up, operation and thorough documentation of experiments
• Plan and execute experimental trials using various devices and materials, including hazardous chemical substances
• Support the planning and implementation of scientific projects
• Perform maintenance and support calibration of manufacturing equipment such as extruders, spray dryers, compression machines, blenders and coating equipment
• Set up and prepare instruments and equipment for production and trials
• Carry out cleaning activities on equipment and installations and prepare corresponding reports
• Ensure that all data generated from experimental work are available, correctly recorded and compliant with Good Documentation Practices
• Write, update and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant Quality Management (QM) documents
• Ensure compliance with all agreed RCPE working procedures, including completion of analytical test analyses, equipment log books, SOPs and safety procedures
• Act as contact person for purchasing of laboratory supplies and chemicals
• Maintain direct customer contact in the context of technical services
• Act as main contact and active participant in internal and external laboratory audits

Requirements

• Completed education as chemical technician (e.g. HTL/Chemiekolleg) or university degree in a natural science with laboratory experience (e.g. chemical engineering, biotechnology, pharmacy, chemistry)
• Several years of experience in chemical R&D laboratories or pilot plant environments; experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing is an advantage
• Hands on experience with manufacturing equipment for pharmaceutical applications
• Knowledge in electrical engineering, physics, biotechnology or process engineering is a plus
• Very good command of English; German is an advantage
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; familiarity with ISO 17025 is an advantage
• High level of safety awareness
• Independent, reliable working style, strong attention to detail and ability to plan and organise own tasks
• Strong interest in performing top level, goal oriented research at the interface of basic science and industrial application
• Professional conduct and communication skills in dealing with international clients, partners and colleagues
• Interest and experience in performing top-level and target-oriented research at the interface of basic science and industrial application

We offer

• A multidisciplinary and dynamic research environment and access to highly modern infrastructure on campus of Graz University of Technology
• Opportunities for career development at the academic and industrial level
• The annual gross salary for this position is EUR 47.600 to EUR 50.400, depending on professional experience
• Possibility to work part-time

At RCPE, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome women who are interested in pursuing career opportunities within our technical field. In cases of equivalent qualifications, applications from women will be given preference, while all applications will be assessed fairly and comprehensively, taking into account all relevant qualifications, experience, and circumstances.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your CV and a cover letter.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH Country Austria Geofield