Supervisor Microbiology - Environmental Monitoring and Hygiene (80-100%)

Ophtafarm AG; Hettlingen; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Ophtapharm AG in Hettlingen near Winterthur seeks a Supervisor Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene to lead our microbiology team in an FDA/EU-GMP setting. This 80–100% role drives environmental monitoring, hygiene oversight, contamination control and GMP compliance across the site.

You will oversee data trending, microbiological investigations and CAPA processes while ensuring aseptic standards and strong training. German fluency and English comfort are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences.
• Experience in environmental monitoring or aseptic GMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cleanrooms and microbiological processes.
• Experience with CAPA, deviations and change controls.
• Fluent in German with good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene team and foster microbiological excellence across the site.
• Oversee environmental monitoring activities, data trending, microbiological investigations, and contamination control measures.
• Ensure site-wide hygiene and aseptic standards through training, guidance, compliance monitoring, and media fill oversight.
• Support GMP compliance through risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs, and change control activities.
• Provide microbiological expertise and support for site projects and process improvements.

Skills

Microbiology

GMP

Environmental monitoring

CAPA

Hygiene

Education

Degree in Microbiology or related life sciences

Job description

Ophtapharm AG is an FDA/EU-GMP certified manufacturer in the pharmaceutical sector (ophthalmic products). At our production site in Hettlingen near Winterthur, high-quality products such as eye drops, ointments, and gels are aseptically produced, filled, and packaged for international markets.

Microbiological quality is a critical success factor in our aseptic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will lead our Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene team and drive environmental monitoring, hygiene oversight, contamination control and GMP compliance across the site.

For our production site near Winterthur, we are looking for a Supervisor Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene to join us as soon as possible or by agreement.

Supervisor Microbiology - Environmental Monitoring and Hygiene (80-100%)

Your Impact

• Lead and develop the Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene team and foster microbiological excellence across the site.
• Oversee environmental monitoring activities, data trending, microbiological investigations, and contamination control measures.
• Ensure site-wide hygiene and aseptic standards through training, guidance, compliance monitoring, and media fill oversight.
• Support GMP compliance through risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs, and change control activities.
• Provide microbiological expertise and support for site projects, process improvements, and CAPEX initiatives.

Your Profile

• Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Experience in environmental monitoring, microbiological quality control, or aseptic manufacturing in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Sound understanding of microbiological processes, hygiene concepts, and cleanroom operations.
• Experience investigating microbiological deviations and supporting CAPAs and change controls.
• Fluent in German and comfortable working in English

What you can expect

• Lead a highly specialized microbiology team in an FDA/EU-GMP regulated environment.
• Shape microbiological quality standards for life-changing ophthalmic products.
• Drive continuous improvement in aseptic manufacturing and contamination control.
• Enjoy short decision paths and direct visibility to senior leadership.
• Flexible working conditions and attractive employment benefits, including an excellent pension scheme.

Arbeitsort

Ophtapharm AG
Riethofstrasse 1
8442 Hettlingen CH

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