Ophtapharm AG
Hettlingen CH
Laboratory Technician - Release Testing (80-100%)
- 23 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Hettlingen CH
Job summary
Ophtapharm AG is a certified producer in ophthalmics, ensuring quality. Join a dedicated team that values quality and continuous improvement.
Tasks
- Conduct and document release testing for various products per GMP standards.
- Independently manage deviations and analytical troubleshooting.
- Create and maintain SOPs and GMP-compliant lab documentation.
Skills
- Education in chemistry or similar field; experience in pharmaceutical quality control.
- Strong knowledge of GMP and HPLC analysis.
- Excellent German and good English communication skills.
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About the job
Ophtapharm AG is an FDA/EU-GMP certified manufacturer in the pharmaceutical sector (ophthalmic products). 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 Technician - Release Testing (80-100%)
The QC Finished Products team combines analytical expertise, GMP know-how, and a high quality standard. Together, we ensure the quality of our products, handle complex quality events, and drive the continuous improvement of our laboratory and quality processes.
To strengthen our dedicated team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for an analytical and solution-oriented person as Laboratory Technician - Release Testing (80–100%).
Your role
- Performing and documenting release analytics for raw materials, water, intermediate products, bulk, and finished products according to GMP.
- Independently handling deviations, OOS results, and CAPAs including analytical troubleshooting.
- Conducting analytical investigations within the scope of deviations, changes, and root cause analyses.
- Creating and maintaining SOPs as well as GMP-compliant laboratory documentation.
- Qualification and requalification of laboratory equipment including GMP-compliant documentation.
Your profile
- Training as a chemical laboratory technician EFZ, CTA, or degree in chemistry or a comparable natural science.
- Several years of experience in pharmaceutical quality control in a GMP environment as well as in instrumental analytics, especially HPLC.
- Experience in handling deviations, OOS results, and CAPAs.
- Independent and structured working style as well as confident handling of GMP documentation.
- Very good German and good English skills, both spoken and written.
Additional information
- Responsible role with visible impact on quality and patient safety.
- GMP-regulated environment with direct connection to sterile production.
- Independent working and short decision-making paths.
- Participation in audits, inspections, and continuous improvements.
- Good accessibility by public transport as well as free parking on site.
Thank you for your interest. We do not work with external recruitment partners for filling this position.
Do you have questions?
Human Resources will be happy to answer them. Tel: +41 52 304 12 36.
Human Resources will be happy to answer them. Tel: +41 52 304 12 36.
