Senior Upstream Process Scientist | Tech Transfer

GlycoEra AG; Wädenswil; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity for innovation

Collaboration with experts

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Switzerland is seeking a Principal Scientist for Upstream Process Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for technology transfer, implementation, and scaling of novel expression systems at external manufacturing partners. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in the industry, strong hands-on expertise with bioreactors, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. This role offers the opportunity to work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while contributing to innovative bioprocess solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of extensive industry experience in MSAT/upstream process development, technology transfer, and implementation for biologics.
• Strong familiarity with how CDMOs operate, including facility constraints and equipment variability.
• Solid understanding of bioprocess engineering fundamentals and metabolic principles.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technology transfer, implementation, and scale-up of expression systems at CDMOs.
• Lead scale-up activities from laboratory to industrial scale, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Provide person-in-plant support during CDMO runs and monitor process performance.

Skills

Hands-on expertise with bioreactors

Strong data analysis skills

Creative problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Education

MSc/PhD in Biotechnology

MSc/PhD in Biochemical Engineering

MSc/PhD in Microbiology

Tools

Bioreactors

Fermentation control systems

Bioprocess software tools

Job description

A leading biotech company in Switzerland is seeking a Principal Scientist for Upstream Process Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for technology transfer, implementation, and scaling of novel expression systems at external manufacturing partners. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in the industry, strong hands-on expertise with bioreactors, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. This role offers the opportunity to work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while contributing to innovative bioprocess solutions.