Bubendorf
Associate Scientist (QC Sample Management) 100% (a)
- 22 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- 4416 Bubendorf
About the job
Bachem is a publicly listed technology company focused on peptide chemistry, offering a comprehensive range of services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Bachem specialises in the development of innovative, efficient manufacturing processes and the reliable production of peptide-based pharmaceutical active ingredients. An extensive catalogue of biochemicals for research purposes and exclusive customer syntheses complement the offering. With headquarters in Switzerland and branches in Europe and the USA, the company operates worldwide and possesses the industry’s greatest experience and expertise. In collaboration with its customers, Bachem places the highest value on quality, innovation, and partnership.
Associate Scientist (QC Sample Management) 100% (a)
To drive our continuous organic growth, we are constantly seeking highly qualified professionals. To strengthen our team in QC Late Phase, we are looking for a committed Associate Scientist in QC Sample Management. We currently have a permanent vacancy offering exciting insights into the late phase of quality control.
Your tasks
- You oversee practical activities focusing on the aliquoting of analytical samples within the scope of stability studies, release analyses, development projects, or analytical assignments. You act as the contact person for technical questions from internal and external customers. Through sound professional assessment and secondary checks, you ensure that all activities meet our high-quality standards.
- You review and prepare group-relevant QC documents (aliquoting protocols, stability study and sampling plans, equipment qualification documents).
- You contribute your expertise and assume professional responsibility in internal and cross-departmental project teams. You communicate clearly with internal interfaces such as QA, project management, production, or materials management, thereby contributing to quality along the entire value chain.
- You comply with all relevant instructions, regulations, and requirements to ensure the correctness of daily work according to cGMP, occupational safety, and environmental protection, actively implement these, and serve as a role model for the team.
- You take responsibility for processing and closing Q-events (deviations, OOXs).
- You are committed to the continuous development and optimisation of QC processes, systematically document professional insights, and strengthen a shared quality culture within the team through active knowledge exchange.
Your profile
- Completed scientific degree BSc / MSc (FH, University)
- Entry-level or initial professional experience in an industrial GMP environment, ideally with experience in organising and conducting stability studies for pharmaceutical active ingredients
- General software affinity or initial knowledge of common IT applications used in the GMP environment (LIMS, SAP)
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
- Committed, motivated, and reliable personality with enjoyment in working in a team and enthusiasm for responsibility and initiative
- A communicative and well-structured organisational talent
- Strong interconnected thinking ability with quick comprehension
- Drive for innovation and active embodiment of change
- Distinct awareness of process interrelations
- Convincing and confident appearance
- Quality-conscious, precise, and service-oriented working style
Our offer:
- A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
- Employee support through numerous internal and external training offers
- 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as the possibility for supplementary pension provision with our savings plan
- Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts at external partners
- Fresh, healthy, and varied food in our staff restaurant
- Various free sports activities on the Bachem campus