QC Laboratory Technician - Microbiology (80-100%)

Ophtafarm AG; Hettlingen; Presencial; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working conditions

Pension scheme

Free parking

Public transport access

Descripción de la vacante

Ophtapharm AG in Switzerland is seeking a Microbiological QC Laboratory Technician to support the manufacture of sterile ophthalmic medicines. You will perform microbiological testing, media preparation and Media Fill activities in a GMP-regulated environment, contributing to product quality and patient safety.

The role offers exposure to pharma microbiology, close collaboration with Microbiology, Quality and Production teams, and a flexible, hands-on culture with room for improvement ideas.

Formación

• Completed vocational training as a biological, medical or comparable laboratory technician.
• Experience in microbiological quality control, ideally within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and laboratory documentation practices.
• Enjoy laboratory work, work with precision and take pride in delivering reliable results.
• Very good German language skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform microbiological testing including bioburden, water and sterility testing.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain microbiological culture media for routine lab activities.
• Support Media Fill activities and other key processes within sterile manufacturing.
• Maintain GMP-compliant documentation and contribute to inspection readiness.
• Help ensure smooth lab operations through effective management of samples, materials and supplies.

Conocimientos

Microbiology quality control

GMP documentation

German language skills

Laboratory precision

Educación

Vocational training in biological/medical lab technician

Descripción del empleo

At Ophtapharm AG, we manufacture sterile ophthalmic medicines that help patients worldwide protect and improve their vision. As an FDA and EU-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Hettlingen near Winterthur, we combine the highest quality standards with a clear global mission.

Our Microbiological QC team helps ensure the quality and safety of every product leaving our facility. In this hands‑on laboratory role, you will support the manufacture of sterile ophthalmic medicines through microbiological testing, Media Fill activities and daily laboratory operations. Your work directly contributes to product quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance.

QC Laboratory Technician - Microbiology (80-100%)

Your Role

• Perform microbiological testing, including bioburden, water and sterility testing, to ensure product quality and safety.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain microbiological culture media required for routine laboratory activities.
• Support Media Fill activities and other key processes within sterile manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate GMP-compliant documentation and contribute to inspection readiness.
• Help ensure smooth laboratory operations through effective management of samples, materials and supplies.

Your Profile

• Completed vocational training as a biological, medical or comparable laboratory technician.
• Experience in microbiological quality control, ideally within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and laboratory documentation practices.
• You enjoy laboratory work, work with precision and take pride in delivering reliable results.
• Very good German language skills.

What you can expect

• A broad microbiology role with exposure to testing, media preparation and Media Fill activities.
• The opportunity to deepen your expertise in pharmaceutical microbiology within an FDA/EU-GMP regulated environment.
• Close collaboration with experienced colleagues across Microbiology, Quality and Production.
• A hands‑on and collaborative culture with short decision‑making paths and room for improvement ideas.
• Flexible working conditions, an attractive pension scheme, free parking and convenient public transport access.

Arbeitsort

Ophtapharm AG
Riethofstrasse 1
8442 Hettlingen CH

Do you have any questions?

Our HR team is happy to assist you. Tel: [phone].