Lead Scientist, Visual Inspection Reference Standard Manufacturing

Clear Solutions Laboratories; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Flat hierarchies

Job summary

Clear Solutions Laboratories, based in Basel, Switzerland, is expanding its visual inspection test set manufacturing team. We seek an experienced scientist to contribute to test set manufacturing operations on site in Basel.

The role involves developing technical solutions for inspection standards, leading lyophilization and packaging procedures, and implementing robust manufacturing processes with strong documentation and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical process development, manufacturing, formulation, lyophilization, packaging or visual inspection.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience implementing practical manufacturing or analytical procedures.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary team.
• Structured documentation and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions for visual inspection reference standards and test set manufacturing.
• Lead lyophilization cycle development and packaging procedures.
• Design and implement robust, reproducible manufacturing processes.
• Support scientists with daily technical challenges and troubleshooting.
• Translate development activities into clear procedures and manufacturing docs.
• Continuously improve workflows and capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners on process development.
• Support routine manufacturing of visual inspection test sets.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

MSc or BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Job description

About Clear Solutions Laboratories

Clear Solutions Laboratories is a rapidly growing analytical service provider supporting pharmaceutical and biotech companies in ensuring product quality and compliance. We specialize in particle contamination control, visual inspection qualification, and advanced analytical services.

To support the expansion of our visual inspection test set manufacturing team, we are looking for an experienced scientist to contribute to our test set manufacturing operations.

About the Position

Location: Basel, Switzerland (Rosental area), on site

Start Date: as soon as possible

Employment Rate: 100% (permanent position)

Single contributor without direct reports

Tasks

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop technical solutions for challenges in visual inspection reference standards and test set manufacturing.


• Lead the development of lyophilization cycles, primary packaging preparation procedures, and visual inspection defect creation procedures.


• Design, establish, and implement robust and reproducible manufacturing processes.


• Support manufacturing scientists with daily technical challenges, troubleshooting, and scientific guidance.


• Translate development activities into clear procedures, protocols, and manufacturing documentation.


• Continuously improve manufacturing workflows, methods, and technical capabilities.


• Collaborate with internal teams and strategic partners on process development and implementation.


• Support the routine manufacturing of visual inspection test sets.

Requirements

Your Profile

• MSc or Bsc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.


• Relevant hands- on experience in pharmaceutical process development, manufacturing, formulation, lyophilization, primary packaging, or visual inspection.


• Strong scientific problem- solving and troubleshooting skills.


• Experience developing and implementing practical manufacturing or analytical procedures.


• Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary manufacturing team.


• Structured working style with strong documentation and communication skills.


• Innovative and hands- on mindset with an interest in developing new technical solutions.

Benefits

WHAT DO WE OFFER

Work in an innovative and growing laboratory serving leading pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

The opportunity to develop novel manufacturing technologies for visual inspection reference standards.

Career growth opportunities in a fast- paced and impact- driven company.

A collaborative team environment with flat hierarchies and direct involvement in technical decision- making.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

We are looking forward to your application!