Drug Substance Manufacturing

Oxford Global Resources; Basel; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources is seeking a German-speaking Manufacturing Operator to support Drug Substance Manufacturing at a Basel site in Switzerland. The role requires GMP experience and a technical mindset, with involvement in process monitoring and routine analytical testing.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, be comfortable with a 24/7 shift, and be authorized to work in Switzerland. Start date is January 2027, contract length 12 months.

Qualifications

• German-speaking is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• GMP knowledge in a regulated environment.
• Background in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing preferred.
• Candidates from chemical or food manufacturing may be considered.
• Basic analytical skills and understanding of process monitoring.
• Experience with routine analytical testing; laboratory experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 shift model.
• Must be authorized to work in Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing activities within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and understand basic process control analytics.
• Perform routine analytical testing as required.
• Apply GMP principles and follow established manufacturing procedures.
• Support process monitoring and maintain awareness of manufacturing parameters.
• Contribute technical and analytical capabilities to daily manufacturing operations.
• Work according to a 24/7 shift schedule.

Skills

German language

Analytical skills

Technical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Shift work readiness

Job description

Manufacturing Operator (Drug Substance Manufacturing)

1. Summary

We are looking for a German-speaking Manufacturing Operator to support Drug Substance Manufacturing at a pharmaceutical site in Basel, Switzerland. The ideal candidate has experience in a GMP-regulated environment, a technical aptitude, and an understanding of manufacturing processes and routine analytical testing. Candidates must be willing to work a 24/7 shift model.

Department: Drug Substance Manufacturing (MAB/B95)
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Length: 12 months

2. Job Description

The Manufacturing Operator will support drug substance manufacturing activities in a GMP-regulated environment. The role is suited to candidates with a background in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, although candidates from chemical or food manufacturing may also be considered.

The client is looking for technically minded operators who can contribute beyond routine production activities, with an understanding of process monitoring, basic process control analytics, and routine analytical testing.

3. Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing activities within a GMP-regulated environment.

• Monitor manufacturing processes and understand basic process control analytics.

• Perform routine analytical testing as required.

• Apply GMP principles and follow established manufacturing procedures.

• Support process monitoring and maintain an awareness of relevant manufacturing parameters.

• Contribute technical and analytical capabilities to daily manufacturing operations.

• Work according to a 24/7 shift schedule.

4. Requirements

• German-speaking is mandatory.

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in manufacturing.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• GMP knowledge and experience working in a regulated environment.

• Background in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing preferred.

• Candidates from chemical or food manufacturing may also be considered.

• Basic analytical skills and an understanding of manufacturing process monitoring.

• Experience with routine analytical testing; laboratory experience is an advantage.

• Understanding of biotech manufacturing processes is beneficial.

• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn.

• Willingness to work a 24/7 shift model.

• Must be authorized to work in Switzerland.

Experience level: No strict overall years of experience requirement. Junior candidates with a strong apprenticeship background may be considered if they demonstrate GMP knowledge, basic analytical experience, technical aptitude, and flexibility for shift work.