Analytical Instrumentation Scientist

• Provide calibration, troubleshooting and repair of analytical instruments.
• Provide calibration, troubleshooting and repair of development instruments used in upstream process development, downstream process development, and analytical development laboratories.
• Perform and / or coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance on HPLC's, UPLCs, capillary electrophoresis instruments, bioreactors, purification instruments (AKTAs) and other sophisticated analytical instruments as needed.
• Interact with scientists, engineers and production staff, and function as technical subject matter expert for sophisticated analytical instrumentation.
• Respond to trouble calls and perform diagnostics and repairs.
• Write calibration and equipment service reports; write calibration and preventive maintenance Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collect and organize technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipmentusers, and engineering personnel.

Minimum Requirements :

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a B.S. degree in Science, or an Electronics Engineering 2-year curriculum at a technical school, or an AA / AS Degree in a related science or engineering major including substantial relevant on-the-job training.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in analytical or process control instrumentation or closely related job with a proven performance record.
• Must know the operating principles and be proficient with the operational techniques of laboratory analytical instruments.
• General knowledge of cGMP and GLP practices.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work different shifts with no direct supervision.
• Fluent in French and English

Analytical Scientist • les, Plan, Switzerland