Laboratory Technician - Process Development & Small Scale Manufacturing (m/f/d), 80 - 100%

edp personalberatung gmbh; Basel; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Extensive training opportunities

Multicultural team

Job summary

Basel-based pharmaceutical company is seeking a motivated Lab Technician for temporary on-site employment (01.11.2026 – 30.04.2028, with extension option) to support process development and small-scale manufacturing.

The role involves executing experiments, generating and communicating data, and contributing to scale-up and optimization. Proficiency in German and English is required along with hands-on chemistry experience.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant/in) or equivalent.
• Practical experience in synthetic chemistry with a passion for laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments that influence chemical process development and manufacturing strategies.
• Generate, analyze, and communicate experimental data to support project teams and sites.
• Contribute to process optimization, troubleshooting, and scale-up activities.
• Support platforms such as Biocatalysis, Flow Chemistry, PAT, Surfactant-Based Chemistry, and Sustainable Process Development.
• Participate in manufacture of small-scale non-GMP and GMP batches for innovative modalities as needed.

Skills

Synthetic chemistry

Lab safety

Documentation

HSE standards

German language

English language

Education

Laboratory Technician apprenticeship (Laborant/in)

Tools

HPLC

GC

NMR

EasyMax

FlexyALR

Job description

Our customer, a pharmaceutical company based in Basel, needs reinforcement. For a temporary on-site employment (01.11.2026 – 30.04.2028, with option for extension) we are looking for a motivated Lab Technician.

Laboratory Technician - Process Development & Small Scale Manufacturing (m/f/d), 80 - 100%

• An internationally operating, innovative Swiss pharmaceutical company, a leader in its field
• Flexible working hours and extensive training opportunities
• A motivated multicultural team and environment

Your main responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments that directly influence chemical process development and manufacturing strategies.
• Generate, analyze, and communicate experimental data to support project teams and manufacturing sites.
• Contribute to process optimization, troubleshooting, and scale-up activities.
• Support innovative technology platforms such as Biocatalysis, Flow Chemistry, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Surfactant-Based Chemistry, and Sustainable Process Development.
• Participate in the manufacture of small-scale non-GMP and GMP batches for innovative modalities, including ADCs and other advanced therapeutic platforms, as needed.

Your Profile

• Completed apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician (Laborant/in) or equivalent scientific technical qualification.
• Practical experience in synthetic chemistry with a passion for laboratory work.
• Strong hands-on experience with chemical synthesis and process development activities.
• Experience supporting or participating in the scale-up of chemical reactions and processes.
• Excellent understanding of laboratory safety standards and HSE requirements.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Experience working with standard synthesis and analytical equipment, such as: HPLC / GC / NMR / EasyMax / FlexyALR
• Language Skills: German: Good working proficiency (required) / English: Strong written and spoken proficiency (required)

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