Scientist, Visual Inspection Reference Standard Manufacturing

Clear Solutions Laboratories; Basel; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative laboratory environment

Career growth opportunities

Flat hierarchies and direct decision‑m

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

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

You will manufacture test sets, prepare components, perform lyophilization and packaging, document results, and collaborate across QA, project management, and particle characterization to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

Qualifications

• BSc or apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical process development, manufacturing, formulation, lyophilization, primary packaging, or visual inspection.
• Experience developing and implementing practical manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary manufacturing team.
• Structured working style with strong documentation.
• Innovative and hands‑on mindset with an interest in developing new technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture visual inspection test sets per procedures and instructions.
• Prepare primary packaging components, formulations, solutions, suspensions, and other materials for test set manufacturing.
• Perform lyophilization, filling, sealing, packaging prep, and particle/defect incorporation procedures.
• Manufacture reference samples containing defined particle and defect types according to procedures and specifications.
• Perform visual inspection, sorting, classification, and documentation of manufactured samples.
• Support the assembly and preparation of complete visual inspection test sets.
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment according to SOPs and work instructions.
• Document manufacturing activities, observations, results, deviations, and material usage.
• Maintain manufacturing materials, reference particles, consumables, equipment, and lab areas.
• Support investigation and resolution of routine manufacturing deviations with senior scientists.
• Contribute to reliable and timely execution of manufacturing projects for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• Work closely with colleagues from visual inspection, particle characterization, quality, and project management.

Skills

Independent work

Documentation

Manufacturing procedures

Lyophilization

Visual inspection

Education

BSc or apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, 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)

Tasks

Your Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing of visual inspection test sets according to established procedures and manufacturing instructions.
• Prepare primary packaging components, formulations, solutions, suspensions, and other materials required for test set manufacturing.
• Perform established lyophilization, filling, sealing, packaging preparation, and particle or defect incorporation procedures.
• Manufacture reference samples containing defined particle and defect types according to approved procedures and specifications.
• Perform visual inspection, sorting, classification, and documentation of manufactured samples.
• Support the assembly and preparation of complete visual inspection test sets.
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment according to established SOPs and work instructions.
• Accurately document manufacturing activities, observations, results, deviations, and material usage in accordance with the quality system.
• Maintain manufacturing materials, reference particles, consumables, equipment, and laboratory work areas.
• Support investigation and resolution of routine manufacturing deviations and technical issues together with senior scientists and project leads.
• Contribute to the reliable and timely execution of manufacturing projects for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• Work closely with colleagues from visual inspection, particle characterization, quality, and project management.

Requirements

Your Profile

• Bsc or apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical process development, manufacturing, formulation, lyophilization, primary packaging, or visual inspection.
• Experience developing and implementing practical manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary manufacturing team.
• Structured working style with strong documentation
• 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.