MSAT Engineer: Cleaning Validation & CIP/COP Leader

Aristo Group; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristo Group in Visp, Switzerland seeks a Senior specialist to own and continuously improve biopharmaceutical cleaning processes and CIP/COP strategies. You will collaborate with QA and cross-functional stakeholders to develop compliant cleaning concepts and drive standardization across manufacturing assets.

Lead cleaning-related risk assessments, support process transfers and investigations, and act as a technical expert during audits and inspections, ensuring GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP operations.
• Expertise in equipment cleaning processes, CIP/COP systems, process improvement, and manufacturing support.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve cleaning processes and equipment cleaning strategies.
• Develop compliant cleaning concepts in collaboration with QA and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive standardization and optimization of cleaning processes across manufacturing assets.
• Lead CIP/COP improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate cleaning method development with Manufacturing, QC, R&D, and QA.
• Lead cleaning-related risk assessments and support implementation of resulting actions.
• Support process transfers, manufacturing campaigns, investigations, deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the technical expert for equipment cleaning during customer interactions, audits, and inspections.
• Identify and implement innovative cleaning technologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP requirements and approved procedures.

Skills

MSAT

Cleaning Validation

Education

MSc/PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Job description

Aristo Group in Visp, Switzerland seeks a Senior specialist to own and continuously improve biopharmaceutical cleaning processes and CIP/COP strategies. You will collaborate with QA and cross-functional stakeholders to develop compliant cleaning concepts and drive standardization across manufacturing assets.

Lead cleaning-related risk assessments, support process transfers and investigations, and act as a technical expert during audits and inspections, ensuring GMP compliance.