Calibration Technician (m/f/d)

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Calibration Technician (m/f/d)

Calibration Technician (m/f/d) - Pharma / GMP / German / English / SAP

Project:
For our client, a large pharmaceutical company based in Basel, we are looking for a Calibration Technician (m/f/d)

Background:

Synthetic Molecules Technical Development (PTDC) brings a broad range of experience in Drug Substance (DS), Drug Product (DP), Analytical Sciences, Manufacturing Science & Technology and works closely with key partners in Research and Early Development (pRED / gRED) as well as Global Technical Development (PTD).

PTDC is responsible for the technical development of our pipeline, the manufacture of DS and DP for clinical trials, as well as the commercial manufacture of DS within our manufacturing network. In PTDC, synthetic molecules become medicines. We develop robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes and create knowledge through innovation and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

The Plant Support & Compliance team (PTDC-T) is responsible for calibration, infrastructure, operational safety, and technical projects in the areas of DS and DP. This is crucial for smooth operations and compliance in the manufacture and development of synthetic molecules. We provide our partners with high-quality service according to cGMP guidelines.

The ideal candidate: The perfect candidate has completed a technical or pharmaceutical vocational training and has at least three years of experience in a GMP environment with a solid understanding of chemical manufacturing plants including automation; additional knowledge in the manufacture of non-sterile active ingredients and in the calibration of measuring instruments is an advantage. Very good German and English skills as well as ideally SAP experience complete the profile.

Personally, this professional convinces through initiative, integrity, and teamwork, works independently as well as result- and responsibility-oriented, questions processes for continuous improvement, and makes fact-based decisions. At the same time, a courageous, curious mindset with openness to digital developments and the ability to address even challenging topics clearly is shown.

Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Calibration of manufacturing plants, analytical instruments, and monitoring sensors in the areas of Drug Substance (DS) and Logistic Solutions (PS) as well as their GMP-compliant documentation

• Organisation of calibration activities in coordination with internal partners and external service providers
• Management of test equipment (new registration, certification, decommissioning)
• Data maintenance of calibration master data using BMRAM / SAP / SAP S4
• Creation/editing of calibration instructions (SOPs)
• Support in handling changes, deviations, and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Expansion of the calibration relief function in the areas of development and commercial

Must Haves:
• You have completed vocational training in the technical or pharmaceutical field (e.g. chemical or pharmaceutical technologist / pharmaceutical operator / chemical operator / automation technician or similar)

• At least three years of experience in a GMP environment (production and/or development). Additional experience/training (preferably in the manufacture of non-sterile active ingredients) can be an additional plus
• You have a strong technical background and a solid technical understanding of chemical manufacturing plants and their automation
• You are accustomed to working according to cGMP guidelines
• Ideally, you already have experience with the calibration of measuring instruments of chemical manufacturing plants
• You have very good knowledge of the German language in spoken and written form as well as solid English skills
• You are independent, proactive, and honest, possess high social competence and flexibility, think inclusively, and enjoy working in a team with people.
• You work result- and responsibly, question processes for continuous improvement, act customer-focused, and make fact-based, consistent decisions
• You are self-motivated, curious, open to the digital world, and continuously educate yourself
• You are courageous, can represent your position, also address uncomfortable topics, and encourage opposing views
• SAP experience is an advantage

Reference No.: 925297TP
Role: Calibration Technician (m/f/d)
Industry: Pharma
Location: Basel
Workload: 100%
Start: 01.01.2027
Duration: 12++
Application deadline: 11.10.2026

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