Quality Control Analyst m/f/d

Our client is looking for a QC Analyst to join its quality control laboratory. You will carry out biochemical analyses and supervisory tasks according to laboratory procedures and cGMP/GDP requirements. The work takes place in a close, relaxed team where tasks change quickly, so you will need to stay motivated in a fast-moving environment while delivering high-quality results.

Project title: QC Analyst m/f/d

Type of employment: Payroll

Industry: Pharma

Skills: microbiology, ELISA, HPLC, French

Project start: ASAP

Project duration: 9 months

Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Tasks:

• Perform biochemical analyses (e.g. ELISA, PCR, HPLC, Western Blot, enzyme activity assays) according to SOPs and GMP/GDP rules
• Prepare solutions used in laboratory analyses
• Document results in forms, logbooks, and records following GMP and ALCOA+ principles
• Report non-conforming or invalid results to your supervisor the same day and initiate quality events in the quality system on time
• Support laboratory investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Execute qualification protocols for reagents and consumables, and validation protocols for methods, systems, and equipment
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of equipment are up to date before analysis
• Manage Kanban and planning requests in real time, and escalate issues proactively
• Maintain the laboratory in line with 5S standards and comply with EHS rules

Qualifications:

• Vocational training as a laboratory technician (EFZ Laborant/in), biology, or another relevant scientific field
• At least 3 years of experience in a QC laboratory in a cGMP environment (pharmaceutical industry)
• Practical experience with electrophoresis, HPLC, ELISA, or enzyme activity determination
• Experience writing method validation protocols is an advantage
• Structured, quality-focused way of working, with motivation for routine tasks
• Fluent French and technical English
• Swiss or EU citizenship, or a valid Swiss work permit