Technician D&PO

Celonic Group; Basel; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celonic Group, Basel, is seeking a Technician in Development & Process Optimization to support the development of recombinant protein processes in CHO cultures. You will perform experiments, prepare materials, and collect data under defined timelines, ensuring proper documentation and protocol adherence.

Responsibilities include batch documentation, protocol writing, and assisting technology transfer while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, life science or related field.
• Hands-on knowledge in CLD, USP, DSP and/or Analytical Services.
• Data collection, report writing, and IT tool usage.
• Aseptic techniques and biosafety cabinet operation.
• Good communication skills in English; German is a plus.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and apply standard laboratory practices under moderate guidance and supervision within scope and timelines.
• Document executed work in accordance to internal guidelines.
• Support troubleshooting activities in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts.
• Document batch results with a critical mind.
• Write protocols, SOPs, using available templates.
• Drive simple initiatives within his/her team/group with limited guidance.
• Support technology transfer activities if needed.
• Follows all EHS procedures and laboratory safety standards, maintains a clean and safe workspace, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

German language

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Degree in biology/biotechnology/chemistry/life science or related

Job description

The Position

The Technician Development & Process Optimization (D&PO) supports the development of processes and/or the analysis for the manufacturing of recombinant proteins with CHO cultures by executing experiments, preparing materials, and collecting data

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and apply standard laboratory practices under moderate guidance and supervision within scope and timelines.
• Document executed work in accordance to internal guidelines.
• Support troubleshooting activities in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts.
• Document batch results with a critical mind.
• Write protocols, SOPs, using available templates.
• Drive simple initiatives (in relation to job duties) with limited guidance and supervision within his/her team/group
• Support technology transfer activities if needed.
• Follows all EHS procedures and laboratory safety standards, maintains a clean and safe workspace, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses.

Job Requirements

• Degree in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, life science or related and relevant field.
• Hands-on knowledge in at least one of the following areas: CLD, USP, DSP and/or Analytical Services. Application of basic experimental design principles (e.g., DoE, scale-own models, process characterization fundamentals).
• Data collection and report writing, confident in the use of IT tools.
• Preparation of media and buffers, including pH adjustment, sterile filtration and accurate weighing
• Aseptic techniques and working in biosafety cabinets.
• Operation and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Sample handling and preparation.
• Use of general analysis instruments.
• Good communication skills (English mandatory, German is a plus).
• Meticulous, attention to details.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to deal with changes and quickly adjust to new situations.
• Collaborative team player.

Why Celonic?

• Make a difference by directly impacting patients lives.
• Biologics is an attractive, high growth sector with professional development.
• Offers a multinational and diverse workplace.
• Proud to be a pioneer in "Next Generation" manufacturing technologies.
• Family owned: Entrepreneurial, and short communication lines.
• Basel is a great place to live, play and work in the center of Europe.

About Us

Celonic is a "Pure Play" Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Celonic’s mission is to help its customers, primarily small to large Biotech Companies, bring life-saving and improving drugs effectively to the market using innovative, "next generation" bioprocessing technologies such as, process intensification and full-perfusion. Celonic has a state-of-the-art Development and Innovation Center in Basel, Switzerland (headquarters), and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany. At present, more than 500 highly qualified employees work at Celonic. Due to the expansion of the company, Celonic is looking for committed and qualified employees.

Our job is to make a difference!

http://www.celonic.com/