Microbiology Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Are you an experienced QC Microbiology professional looking for your next challenge in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment

Our client an internationally operating pharmaceutical company in the Neuchâtel area is looking for a Specialist Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory to support its Quality Control team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to microbiological testing laboratory excellence and continuous improvement within a GMP environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials intermediates finished products environmental and utility monitoring samples
• Execute release and stability testing using compendial and validated microbiological methods
• Review and verify laboratory data while ensuring full GMP compliance
• Support laboratory operations including reagent preparation inventory management sample handling and equipment maintenance
• Investigate laboratory deviations support change controls and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare and update laboratory procedures work instructions and technical documentation
• Train colleagues and contribute to laboratory projects process optimization and digitalization initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support internal and regulatory inspections when required

Your Profile

• Laboratory Technician qualification (or equivalent) with at least 12 years of practical laboratory experience or a Bachelors/Masters degree in a scientific discipline with at least 1-2 years relevant QC Microbiology experience
• Extensive hands-on experience in QC Microbiology within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Strong expertise in environmental monitoring water testing microbiological methods and contamination control
• Solid knowledge of cGMP microbiological best practices and laboratory data systems such as LIMS
• Experience with laboratory investigations deviations CAPAs and technical documentation
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to work independently
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)

What We Offer

• 6-month contract with an immediate start
• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work in a modern highly regulated pharmaceutical laboratory
• Collaborative international environment with experienced laboratory professionals