QA logistic specialist

Gi Group Switzerland; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group Switzerland is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Logistic Specialist - Raw Materials to join a leading pharmaceutical/biotechnology site in Visp, Valais. The role focuses on compliant receipt, qualification, release, and supplier management of raw materials within GMP guidelines.

The ideal candidate has strong GMP expertise, 3+ years in QA in pharma/biotech, and fluent English and German. Immediate start with 6-month contract, 100% workload in Visp, with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' confirmed experience in Quality Assurance within pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming raw material verification per GMP procedures and quality standards.
• Manage qualification and release of raw materials within manufacturing processes and LIMS.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor approved raw material suppliers and quality systems.
• Review supplier change notifications and quality alerts.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformances, and change controls.
• Monitor KPIs for raw material qualification and release activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation and data management.
• Escalate critical quality issues and compliance risks timely.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QC, Supply Chain and suppliers to maintain operations.
• Support continuous improvement in raw material management and supplier quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP compliance

Supplier quality management

Deviation management

CAPA

Change Controls

LIMS

Quality risk assessment

Raw material qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Pharmacy

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist Logistic Specialist

Location: Visp, Valais, Switzerland

Contract Duration: 6 months

Start Date: Immediate availability required

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology

Languages: Fluent English and German (mandatory)

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Logistic Specialist - Raw Materials to join a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing environment in Visp, Valais. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong GMP background and proven experience in raw material qualification, supplier management, and material release activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the compliant receipt, qualification, release, and supplier management of raw materials while supporting GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming raw material verification in accordance with applicable GMP procedures and quality standards.
• Manage the qualification and release of raw materials used in manufacturing processes, including physical verification and release activities within LIMS.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor approved raw material suppliers, SOPs, and quality systems.
• Review and manage supplier change notifications and quality alerts.
• Investigate and manage material-related deviations, non-conformances, and change controls.
• Monitor and collect KPIs associated with raw material qualification and release activities.
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation and data management.
• Escalate critical quality issues and potential compliance risks in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QC, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to raw material management and supplier quality processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of confirmed experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems.

Experience with:

• Raw material qualification and release
• Supplier quality management
• Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls
• LIMS systems
• Quality risk assessment

Language Requirements

• English: Fluent (mandatory)
• German: Fluent (mandatory)

Conditions

• Workload: 100%
• Place of work: Visp, VS
• Start date: Immediate availability required Industry: Pharmaceutical / B

Workload: 100%