Ophtapharm AG
Hettlingen CH
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Laboratory Assistant Microbiology (m/f) 100 %
- 03 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Hettlingen CH
Job summary
Ophtapharm AG is a certified producer in the pharmaceuticals sector. Join a dynamic team and enjoy growth opportunities!
Tasks
- Conduct microbiological routine tests following valid guidelines.
- Prepare culture media and organize orders for service labs.
- Support validation department and assist with media fills.
Skills
- Completed training as a lab technician or similar qualification.
- Experience in microbiological quality control is required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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About the job
Ophtapharm AG is an FDA/EU-GMP certified manufacturer in the pharmaceutical sector (ophthalmics). At our production site in Hettlingen near Winterthur, high-quality products such as eye drops, ointments, and gels are aseptically produced, filled, and packaged for international markets.
Laboratory Assistant Microbiology (m/f) 100 %
To strengthen our microbiology team, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Independent organization and execution of microbiological routine tests according to valid specifications:
o Sterility tests on raw materials and dosage forms
o Microbial count determination, as well as testing for bacterial endotoxins in water samples
o Microbial count determination of bulk solutions and raw materials
o Growth control of culture media
o Microbial identification
o Evaluation of environmental monitoring - Preparation of culture media
- Organization of orders to service laboratories
- Support of the validation department in technical matters
- Occasional assignments in the evaluation of media fills
- Processing of SOPs and other specification documents
- Occasional Saturday shifts
Your profile
- Completed vocational training as a biological laboratory technician, BTA, medical/biological laboratory technician, or comparable qualification
- Professional experience in microbiological quality control or a routine laboratory
- GMP knowledge is an advantage
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form (at least B2)
- Good English skills in spoken and written form are an advantage
- Teamwork skills and organizational talent
- Responsible and precise working style
Your benefits
- Dynamic environment with development opportunities
- In our uncomplicated company culture, we clearly prefer the "du" (informal you) over the "Sie" (formal you)
- Free parking spaces and public transport connections within walking distance
Dossiers submitted to us via placement agencies will not be considered.
Do you have questions?
HR Hettlingen, Human Resources, will be happy to answer them. Tel: +41 52 304 13 23.
HR Hettlingen, Human Resources, will be happy to answer them. Tel: +41 52 304 13 23.
About the company
Ophtapharm AG
Hettlingen CH
