Senior Lab Specialist - Synthesis & GMP (Temporary)

CSL; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL in St. Gallen is seeking a Senior Laboratory Specialist for a temporary contract until February 2027. The role covers independent synthesis and documentation of compounds, development of analytical methods, and production support for existing and new products.

You will qualification and maintain laboratory equipment, ensure cGMP compliance, and contribute to safety and quality systems while mentoring apprentices and collaborating with external partners during inspections.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship as a lab technician with ≥ 3 years experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or comparable education.
• Fluent in English and German (spoken and written).
• Experience in scale-up of chemical processes.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, tiamoTM, PerkinElmer Signals Notebook.
• Creative thinking and adaptability in complex environments.
• Experience in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently synthesize, characterize and document compounds in lab and pilot scale.
• Develop analytical methods for testing and validation.
• Provide feedback to the lab manager on unexpected observations.
• Qualify and document laboratory equipment, ensure calibration and maintenance.
• Work in accordance with cGMP regulations and safety measures.
• Maintain quality systems and records of protocols and results.
• Induct new employees and organize routine lab maintenance.
• Organize quotes for routine maintenance and new equipment.
• Liaise with external partners and support on-site inspections.
• Create and revise laboratory test procedures.

Skills

Scale-up of chemical processes

English and German (oral and written)

MS Excel

tiamoTM

PerkinElmer Signals Notebook

cGMP environment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Completed apprenticeship as a lab technician

Tools

tiamoTM

PerkinElmer Signals Notebook

MS Office

Job description

CSL in St. Gallen is seeking a Senior Laboratory Specialist for a temporary contract until February 2027. The role covers independent synthesis and documentation of compounds, development of analytical methods, and production support for existing and new products.

You will qualification and maintain laboratory equipment, ensure cGMP compliance, and contribute to safety and quality systems while mentoring apprentices and collaborating with external partners during inspections.