Laboratory Specialist (fmx) Analytical Testing
Bern - Switzerland
Job Summary
Laboratory Specialist (f/m/x) Analytical Support
The Laboratory Specialist contributes to the execution of analytical activities that enable the characterization monitoring and lifecycle management of therapeutic products and associated processes.
The role performs routine and moderately complex analytical tasks supports method execution and ensures reliable data generation in alignment with established procedures quality standards and regulatory expectations.
The incumbent applies foundational scientific knowledge and practical laboratory skills to conduct laboratory analyses operate instruments and document results. Working under moderate supervision the role supports analytical method execution across early development latestage readiness and commercial lifecycle activities. Operating within a matrix environment the Laboratory Specialist collaborates with the IPT and crossfunctional partners to ensure analytical readiness consistent data quality and effective laboratory operations that support technical decisionmaking.
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Perform routine and moderately complex analytical testing according to SOPs established test methods and regulatory expectations.
- Support sample preparation instrument setup system suitability checks and execution of analytical workflows (e.g. chromatography electrophoresis spectroscopy).
- Document all analytical activities accurately contemporaneously and in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Ensure timely accurate and contemporaneous documentation of all activities in Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) systems and other electronic datacapture tools maintaining full compliance with dataintegrity standards.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory equipment under the direction of senior team members.
- Perform preliminary data review identify irregularities and communicate observations promptly to supervisors or project leads.
- Support method lifecycle activities including method qualification optimization and transfer tasks.
- Maintain laboratory readiness including equipment qualification support ordering and managing consumables and ensuring compliant laboratory conditions.
- Provide factual inputs for deviations investigations CAPAs and change control processes related to analytical work.
- Collaborate with IPT and crossfunctional stakeholders (e.g. Process Development MS&T QC) to ensure robust analytical execution aligned with program objectives.
- Uphold EHS standards and contribute to maintaining a safe compliant and wellorganized laboratory environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve analytical workflows documentation practices and operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline or equivalent practical laboratory experience.
- 5 years of laboratory experience in an analytical or processdevelopment environment (industry or academia).Foundational experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC CE SDSPAGE UV/Vis spectroscopy or comparable platforms.
- Awareness of analytical method execution principles dataintegrity expectations and regulated laboratory practices.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to generate reliable highquality analytical data.
- Ability to learn new analytical techniques and laboratory workflows quickly under limited supervision.
- Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and laboratory excellence.
About CSL Behring
CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients needs by using the latest technologies we discover develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology hematology cardiovascular and metabolic respiratory and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation recombinant protein technology and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
CSL Behring operates one of the worlds largest plasma collection networks CSL Plasma. Our parent company CSL headquartered in Melbourne Australia employs 32000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
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