R&D Analytical Scientist 80-100%

As the Swiss subsidiary of the globally present B. Braun Group, we are among the leaders in the Swiss market and offer exciting prospects to our more than 1100 employees. We have a wide network, both locally and globally, and work with cutting-edge technologies.

Within the Packaging Development department in Crissier, you actively participate in the development and optimisation of the Group's products and in the chemical characterisation of pharmaceutical packaging to ensure their safety. In doing so, you take part in projects in collaboration with colleagues from other sites internationally.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical studies on packaging compounds that interact with the contents ("extractables and leachables") in our internal laboratory
• Perform chemical analyses mainly by GC/MS but possibly also LC/MS
• Process GC/MS results, i.e. screening, semi-quantification and identification of compounds and prepare result tables
• Design, write and participate in the review of study protocols and reports, test procedures, work instructions and qualification reports
• Prepare, maintain and verify laboratory equipment and maintain the compliance level of the equipment and laboratory
• Participate in the development of new methods or optimisation of existing analytical methods
• Validate analytical methods according to ICH recommendations

Professional Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in analytical chemistry or equivalent (University of Applied Sciences, ETH, etc.)
• Good knowledge of the GC/MS system and experience in managing analytical studies
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in trace analysis and/or volatile or semi-volatile compounds by GC/MS, preferably in a pharmaceutical Research and Development environment or equivalent
• Good knowledge of Openlab software, as well as GMP, GLP and ISO 17025 standards
• Experience in Extractable and Leachable studies is desirable (container/content interactions)
• Comfortable working in a laboratory and using analytical instruments
• Proficient with all MS Office tools, especially Excel

Personal Skills

• Organised and flexible person able to work in partnership with various internal departments as well as external partners
• Pragmatism, listening skills, respect and rigour
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently within a small team
• Good writing and conversational skills in English and French

Our Offer

Our mutual relationships are based on openness and respect. We invest with vision in research and modern technologies. In doing so, we assume great responsibility towards patients, users and the company.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with the possibility of remote work
• Good accessibility by public transport, free parking options
• Our staff restaurant offers attractive menus daily at fair prices
• Support for families through extended paternity leave and financial contributions
• Health workshops and contributions to sports and/or health promotion measures
• Support for continuing education: financial contributions, language courses and a modern training platform
• Coverage for non-occupational accidents is paid by the employer, coordination amount of occupational benefits according to part-time employment rate
• Staff discounts
• Various activities organised by the staff committee