Laboratory Technician

Gi Group UK; Basel; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

in Basel-Stadt, Basel, seeks a Laboratory Technician for a temporary 18‑month assignment focused on process development and small‑scale manufacturing. Start date ASAP.

You will execute synthesis and development experiments, maintain compliant eLN records, support scale‑up and technology transfer, and work across platforms like Biocatalysis, Flow Chemistry, and PAT. A strong emphasis on HSE, GxP and meticulous documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (EFZ) or equivalent scientific technical qualification.
• Hands-on experience in synthetic chemistry, chemical synthesis, and process development.
• Experience with process scale-up, manufacturing support, or technology transfer activities.
• Familiarity with analytical and process development tools such as HPLC, GC, NMR, EasyMax, and FlexyALR.
• Solid understanding of HSE, laboratory safety standards, GxP, and compliant documentation practices.
• Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented working style with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good German and strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute chemical synthesis and process development experiments, generating data to support project decisions and manufacturing activities.
• Analyze, document, and communicate experimental results while maintaining compliant electronic laboratory records (eLN).
• Support process optimization, troubleshooting, scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing campaigns.
• Collaborate on platforms such as Biocatalysis, Flow Chemistry, PAT, and Sustainable Process Development.
• Participate in the manufacture of small-scale GMP and non-GMP batches for advanced therapeutic modalities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, GxP, and documentation requirements while maintaining laboratory equipment and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Process development

Scale-up experience

GxP compliance

HSE knowledge

German

English

Education

EFZ Laboratory Technician apprenticeship

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

EasyMax

FlexyALR

Job description

For a leading pharmaceutical company, we are looking for a qualified professional for a temporary assignment as

Laboratory Technician – Process Development & Small-Scale Manufacturing (m/f/d)

General Information:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 18 months (extension possible)

Your Responsibilities:

• Execute chemical synthesis and process development experiments, generating data to support project decisions and manufacturing activities.
• Analyze, document, and communicate experimental results while maintaining compliant electronic laboratory records (eLN).
• Support process optimization, troubleshooting, scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing campaigns.
• Contribute to innovative technology platforms such as Biocatalysis, Flow Chemistry, PAT, and Sustainable Process Development.
• Participate in the manufacture of small-scale GMP and non-GMP batches for advanced therapeutic modalities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, GxP, and documentation requirements while maintaining laboratory equipment and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile:

• Apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant/in EFZ) or equivalent scientific technical qualification.
• Hands-on experience in synthetic chemistry, chemical synthesis, and process development.
• Experience with process scale-up, manufacturing support, or technology transfer activities.
• Familiarity with analytical and process development tools such as HPLC, GC, NMR, EasyMax, and FlexyALR.
• Solid understanding of HSE, laboratory safety standards, GxP, and compliant documentation practices.
• Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented working style with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good German and strong English communication skills.