Production Operator / Academic Associate - Pharmaceutical Environment

Wyss Zurich
Production Operator / Academic Associate - Pharmaceutical Environment
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The Wyss Zurich Translational Center (Wyss Zurich) is a joint accelerator of the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, which was made possible by a generous donation from the Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. hc. mult. Hansjörg Wyss. The mission of Wyss Zurich is to drive the clinical translation and technology transfer of outstanding scientific discoveries into new therapies for patients and breakthrough innovations in the emerging fields of Regenerative Medicine and Robotics, and to promote hybrid technologies in these fields. Wyss Zurich brings together some of the world's leading experts to form multidisciplinary teams, pooling their knowledge and expertise.
The Somagenetix project at Wyss Zurich offers the position of a Production Operator / Academic Associate to support developing a gene therapy for children with primary immunodeficiency. As a member of the production team, you will make an important contribution to the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant production of genetically modified human hematopoietic stem cells for phase I/II clinical trials.
Your responsibilities

• Development and validation/qualification of multicolor flow cytometry analytical methods (human hematopoietic stem cells, BSL-2)
• Writing of SOPs and GMP documents
• Support of the quality control team in the optimization of analytical methods
• Support of the production team in manufacturing process development
• Coordination of analytical testing with external service providers

Your profile

• Master or PhD degree in Life Science or an equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in flow cytometry
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques (BSL-2)
• High proficiency in written and spoken English
• Experience with the validation of bioanalytical methods according to ICH Q2 is an advantage
• Knowledge of GMP/EMA/ICH guidelines and/or practical experience in the regulated environment is an advantage

What we offer
We offer you well-established training in the GMP-regulated environment. You can expect an interesting job to which you can actively contribute. As an expert in flow cytometry, you drive the development of the analyzes required for the manufacturing process. A diverse, motivated team awaits you with the aim of bringing the therapy into the phase I/II clinical trial. The salary is based on the cantonal regulations and your qualifications.
Place of work
Moussonstrasse 13, 8044 Zurich and Wagistrasse 12, 8952 Schlieren
Start of employment
Immediately or by agreement. Please send us your application documents (cover letter, CV, relevant certificates) in German or English.
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