MSAT Principal Scientist, Mammalian Culture (18mo, Visp)

CTC Resourcing Solutions; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC Resourcing Solutions is seeking an MSAT Associate Principal Scientist – Process Expert Mammalian Cell Culture for a Visp-based assignment of 18 months with possible extension. The role focuses on scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing support for mammalian biotech operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate technology transfers, and ensure process scalability and regulatory compliance across GMP environments. Fluency in English and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Swiss permit or Swiss/EU citizenship required.
• Bachelor/Master’s degree or PhD in biotechnology, chemical engineering or related fields.
• More than 5 years of experience in biopharma manufacturing.
• GMP knowledge and bioprocess technology understanding.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, team orientation and solution focus.
• Excellent communication with diverse interfaces and stakeholders.
• Structured, focused, and highly motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for process design, up-scaling and tech transfer at manufacturing scale.
• Interface between process development and operations to ensure scalability and manufacturability.
• Apply formal processes to manage information transfer, process risks, and change control.
• Contribute to capital investment projects for building and commissioning manufacturing units.
• Provide input for process block-flow diagrams, media/buffer lists, and critical parameter lists.
• Execute manufacturing processes in the plant and support tech transfer campaigns.
• Prepare batch reports, deviations, change requests, and campaign documentation.
• Support regulatory filings with CMC sections and validation content.
• Drive MSAT standardization, continuous improvement, and global initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor / Master’s degree or PhD in Biotechnology or Chemical Engineering

Tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

CTC Resourcing Solutions is seeking an MSAT Associate Principal Scientist – Process Expert Mammalian Cell Culture for a Visp-based assignment of 18 months with possible extension. The role focuses on scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing support for mammalian biotech operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate technology transfers, and ensure process scalability and regulatory compliance across GMP environments. Fluency in English and strong leadership are required.