Upstream Process Operations Specialist

nemensis ag; Schachen; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

nemensis AG, a biopharmaceutical partner near Lucerne, seeks an Upstream Process Operations Specialist (m/w/d). The role covers GMP compliant setup, operation and troubleshooting of upstream unit operations in a fast‑moving biotech environment.

You will draft SOPs, manage materials via SAP, participate in sampling and on‑call duties, and contribute to continuous improvement. Degree in a relevant field, 0–2 years pharma/biotech experience, and German (C1) plus English (B2+) are required.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of pharma/biotech experience.
• Analytical, solution‑oriented mindset and willingness to learn.
• Composure under pressure in a GMP environment.
• Fluent German (C1) and solid English (B2+).
• Residence near Schachen (LU) or willing to relocate; driver license (B) and own car.
• Bioreactor experience and familiarity with DeltaV and PAS-X preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run and troubleshoot upstream unit operations under GMP.
• Draft and revise SOPs and electronic master batch records; review related documentation.
• Manage materials via SAP and ensure GMP and EHS compliance.
• Support continuous improvement and new technologies, incl. non-GMP engineering runs.
• Join sampling activities and on-call duties per schedule (no regular shift work).

Skills

GMP

SOP drafting

SAP

DeltaV

PAS-X

bioreactor experience

English (B2+)

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline

Tools

SAP

DeltaV

PAS-X

Job description

Upstream Process Operations Specialist (m/w/d)

Shape the Future of Biologics Manufacturing as an Upstream Process Operations Specialist (m/w/d)

• Employment type: Temporary placement

About our client

For our client, an established biopharmaceutical manufacturer near Lucerne, we seek an Upstream Process Operations Specialist (m/w/d). The company expands its GMP manufacturing of early-phase therapies via continuous and fed-batch processes.

Your responsibilities as Upstream Process Operations Specialist (m/w/d)

• Set up, run and troubleshoot upstream unit operations under GMP
• Draft and revise SOPs and electronic master batch records; review related documentation
• Manage materials via SAP and ensure compliance with GMP and EHS standards
• Support continuous improvement and new technologies, incl. non-GMP engineering runs
• Join sampling activities and on-call duties per schedule (no regular shift work)

What you bring to the role

• A degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline
• Around 0-2 years of experience in pharma or biotech
• An analytical, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to learn
• Composure under pressure in a GMP environment
• Fluent German (C1) and solid English (B2+)
• Residence near Schachen (LU) or willingness to relocate, driver's licence (B) and own car
• Ideally prior bioreactor experience and familiarity with DeltaV and PAS-X