Laboratory Manager / Head of Pharmaceutical Testing (m/f/d) 100%

Publication date:12 December 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Sursee

Job summary

Join UFAG LABORATORIEN as a lab leader for a dynamic team! Enjoy a flexible work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Lead an analytical lab team of 10 staff members effectively.
Plan customer orders for analyzing pharmaceutical products and raw materials.
Ensure timely order processing while adhering to GMP quality standards.

Skills

Degree in Chemistry or Food Chemistry with relevant experience required.
Strong background in method development and validation is essential.
Excellent communication skills in German and English are necessary.

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About the job

You take on leadership responsibility for an analytical laboratory with 10 employees
You plan and coordinate customer orders for the analytical examination of pharmaceutical active ingredients and finished products as well as raw materials and packaging materials using titrimetric, spectroscopic, wet chemical and galenic methods, check the results and release them
You independently create plans and reports for method transfers, verifications and validations in German and English and conduct professional communication with our customers
You are responsible for the correct and timely processing of orders in your laboratory in compliance with GMP quality requirements
You identify and implement analytical innovations in your area and support the professional advice of our customers

Completed studies (ETH/University/FH) with a focus on chemistry or food chemistry
Proven professional experience in chemical or pharmaceutical analytics / quality control, ideally in a GMP environment
Sound knowledge in the development and validation of analytical methods as well as in the application and verification of pharmacopoeia methods
Leadership experience in a similar position
Flair for instrumental analytics
Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
High motivation and enjoyment of exciting analytical issues

Exciting, responsible and varied activity in a fascinating environment
42-hour week, flexible working hours
At least 28 days of vacation per year
Good social benefits and numerous discounts
Financial support for function-related further training
Free parking facilities and good public transport connections

UFAG LABORATORIES is the market-leading service laboratory for the pharmaceutical and food industry with around 110 employees.

For further information, please contact Dr. Andreas Kunze, Head of Analytics, Tel. +41 58 434 43 00.

Can you identify with the tasks? Then apply online using the button below. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ms. Vanessa Bucher, HR Business Partner, Tel. +41 58 434 41 43.

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