Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operational Support team in Lengnau, Switzerland.

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and troubleshooting in Drug Substance Manufacturing areas like USP, DSP, and Solution Preparation.
• Oversee as process owner equipment installation, maintenance, and calibration, ensuring top performance and adherence to industry standards.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance by reviewing exceptions, supporting batch record reviews, and leading deviation investigations & CAPAs.
• Represent operations in facility design, tech transfer, commissioning, and validation of new production lines.
• Drive continuous quality and process improvements using Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies.
• Collaborate with various departments and represent DS Manufacturing in external interactions.
• Take personal accountability for presence, performance, and efficiency.
• Think and act with a customer-centric approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Food Science.
• Proficiency in English; German is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years in pharmaceutical operations within a GMP environment.
• Strong experience in biotech processes, sterile processes, and production equipment handling.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and availability for remote on-call duties.

 

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work with an innovative, forward-thinking organization that values integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
• Outstanding career and development prospects.
• A company culture that embraces diversity and values individual contributions.

 

Join us! At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a global team of over 100,000 colleagues dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Start your story with us, where diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are valued. Together, we're accelerating research, solving complex scientific challenges, and supporting patients in need