Manufacturing Engineer

To support ongoing manufacturing activities within a GMP-regulated biotech/pharmaceutical environment, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Bern canton.

Key Responsibilities:

You will play a hands-on role in daily manufacturing operations and contribute to process robustness and operational excellence:

• Execute daily manufacturing activities in USP, DSP or support areas (media and buffer preparation, equipment cleaning and preparation)

• Act as a first point of contact within the manufacturing team for training support and troubleshooting

• Own and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions within your area of responsibility

• Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence initiatives to ensure smooth and robust operations

• Participate in defining robust process parameters during routine manufacturing campaigns

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities

• Ensure training and compliance records are accurate and up to date

• Operate in full compliance with GMP, EHSS, ethical and legal standards

• Actively contribute to EHSS initiatives, including near-miss reporting and follow-up

• Take personal accountability for performance, presence and productivity to achieve defined objectives

• Participate in on-call duties according to planning

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Food Science

• 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech operations within a GMP environment

• Hands-on experience with biotech/pharma processes: sterile operations, USP, DSP, solution preparation, single-use systems, CIP/SIP

• Strong willingness to learn and a proactive mindset

• Fluent English required