Manufacturing Operator
Key information
- Publication date:26 September 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Temporary
- Language:English (Intermediate)
- Place of work:3001 Bern
Are you ready to turn precision into progress and play a key role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical innovation?
Hobson Prior is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join a pharmaceutical production team on-site in Bern, Switzerland. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of equipment and processes for sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. This is a mid-level position with an initial 6-month contract and the possibility of extension.
Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor machines used for bottle washing and crimping in sterile pharmaceutical production.
- Oversee and manage Filling Line V rooms.
- Perform maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection of equipment and facilities following standard procedures.
- Use electronic batch record (EBR) systems for operations.
- Conduct in-process checks (IPC) and end-product checks (EPK).
- Record and document all activities accurately in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Handle transport tasks using electric drawbar devices and hand pallet trucks.
- Perform general cleaning and tidying tasks as required.
- Work in shifts, including early (5:45 AM - 1:30 PM), late (1:00 PM - 11:00 PM), and other common shifts (e.g., 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM).
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Experience in operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
- Familiarity with SOPs, GMP guidelines, and documentation processes.
- Ability to work efficiently in a regulated environment.
- Comfortable with shift work and flexible schedules.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
For more information, please contact Raymond Pankhurst.
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