Forensic Chemistry Lead: Particle Investigation

Clear Solutions Laboratories; Basel; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Flat hierarchies

Direct client interactions

Zusammenfassung

Clear Solutions Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland, seeks a Forensic Chemistry Lead to provide scientific leadership for particle investigations and root cause analysis, coordinating projects from design to client-facing reporting.

The role combines hands-on laboratory work with strategic portfolio development, mentoring colleagues, and direct communication with clients and partners to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field with 3–5 years of industry experience; or MSc with at least 10 years of industry experience.
• Strong practical experience in particle root cause or contamination investigations within pharma/biotech.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end particle root cause investigations for pharmaceutical and biotech products.
• Develop investigation strategies to identify origins and root causes of visible and subvisible particles.
• Lead identification and characterization of visible and subvisible particles.
• Design particle investigation studies, including protocol development, technique selection, execution, data interpretation, and documentation.
• Translate analytical results into root cause conclusions, risk assessments, and client recommendations.
• Shape strategic development of the forensic chemistry and particle investigation service portfolio.
• Plan resources and oversee scientific and operational execution of particle investigations.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work including sample prep, measurements, method troubleshooting, and critical finding confirmation.
• Lead and mentor laboratory colleagues, fostering knowledge sharing and teamwork.
• Communicate with clients and partners to align objectives, design, timelines, and results.
• Prepare and review technical reports, investigation summaries, and client-facing documentation.
• Continuously improve investigation workflows and data interpretation approaches.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Scientific judgment

Collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Analytical Chemistry/Forensic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

MSc in a related field +10 years experience

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Jobbeschreibung

Clear Solutions Laboratories in Basel, Switzerland, seeks a Forensic Chemistry Lead to provide scientific leadership for particle investigations and root cause analysis, coordinating projects from design to client-facing reporting.

The role combines hands-on laboratory work with strategic portfolio development, mentoring colleagues, and direct communication with clients and partners to ensure timely, high-quality results.