Associate - LIMS Implementation limited until 30.09.2027 (m/f/d)

Sandoz; Marschall; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days per year

1.200€ vacation payment

€40/month capital-forming benefits

Company pension

Flex-hybrid working 50% in the office

Skillsoft & Learnlight access

OurShare employee share program

Job summary

Sandoz in Holzkirchen, Germany, is seeking a Working Student to support LIMS data maintenance, ELN templates, and system enhancements in a hands-on lab IT environment.

You will assist with LIMS implementations, user training, and hardware coordination, while contributing to documentation and quality standards in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• MSc in Biology, Biotechnology or related Natural Sciences, or BSc in Biology, Biotechnology or related Natural Sciences, or Apprenticeship (e.g., CTA, MTA) (or equivalent technical education), or currently enrolled student (Bachelor's or Master's level) in a relevant scientific discipline, eligible to work as a Working Student.
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge, preferably a strong background in IT laboratory systems/LIMS (e.g., LabVantage, Flow, etc.)
• Knowledge of bioassay development for biopharmaceutical products and related lab processes is a plus
• The job is based in Holzkirchen and requires on-site presence on most days.

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, and update LIMS master data and ELN worksheet templates in collaboration with laboratory users
• Support local LIMS implementation activities, assist with troubleshooting, and contribute to alignment with other functions
• Support the training and onboarding of LIMS users through the preparation, execution, and documentation of training activities; contribute to knowledge sharing and status reporting
• Assist with the setup, maintenance, and coordination of hardware required for LIMS usage (e.g., printers, tablets, and scanners) and support collaboration between laboratory and IT teams
• Support the continuous improvement of implemented LIMS modules and workflows and contribute to the implementation of additional LIMS modules
• Promote good documentation practices and support compliance with local and global development and quality standards

Skills

IT skills

LIMS experience

Bioassay knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Biology/Biotechnology degree or apprenticeship or student

Tools

LabVantage

Flow

Job description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Collect, maintain, and update LIMS master data and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) worksheet templates in collaboration with laboratory users
• Support local Laboratory Management System (LIMS) implementation activities, assist with troubleshooting, and contribute to alignment with other functions
• Support the training and onboarding of LIMS users through the preparation, execution, and documentation of training activities; contribute to knowledge sharing and status reporting
• Assist with the setup, maintenance, and coordination of hardware required for LIMS usage (e.g., printers, tablets, and scanners) and support collaboration between laboratory and IT teams
• Support the continuous improvement of implemented LIMS modules and workflows and contribute to the implementation of additional LIMS modules
• Promote good documentation practices and support compliance with local and global development and quality standards

What you'll bring to the role:

• MSc in Biology, Biotechnology or related Natural Sciences, or BSc in Biology, Biotechnology or related Natural Sciences, or Apprenticeship (e.g., CTA, MTA) (or equivalent technical education), or currently enrolled student (Bachelor's or Master's level) in a relevant scientific discipline, eligible to work as a Working Student
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge, preferably a strong background in IT laboratory systems/LIMS (e.g., LabVantage, Flow, etc.)
• Knowledge of bioassay development for biopharmaceutical products and related lab processes is a plus
• The job is based in Holzkirchen and requires on-site presence on most days.

As part of your application, please submit your current CV as well as proof of your highest educational qualification (e.g., diploma, master's degree, doctorate). Additional documents such as employment references may be uploaded optionally but are not mandatory.

Compensation Structure & Criteria:

Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.

• Job location: Holzkirchen, Germany on-site presence on most the days
• Starting pay range: EUR 41,100 - 78,300
• Variable compensation: 5% performance-based bonus
• Additional benefits include: 30 vacation days per year (in full time), 1.200€ vacation payment (in full time), €40/month in capital-forming benefits (in full time), company pension, flex-hybrid working 50% per week in the office, access to our learning & development platforms Skillsoft & Learnlight, Access to our employee share program "OurShare"
• Pay frequency: Monthly
• Expected weekly working hours: 40 hours
• Contract type: full time

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability. Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Diversity and Inclusion

Division

SANDOZ

Business Unit

Development

Location

Germany

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