The Position As part of the Pilot Plant team, the Biotechnician (USP) supports the development of processes for the manufacturing of recombinant proteins with CHO cultures by executing pilot batch runs, preparing materia…
Skills: Biotechnology, USP, Recombinant proteins, CHO cultures, Aseptic techniques
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Full-time
Professional development, Multinational and diverse workplace, Entrepreneurial environment
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Biotechnician supports the development of recombinant protein manufacturing processes by executing pilot batch runs and preparing necessary materials. They also document results, maintain laboratory equipment, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure technology transfer and safety compliance.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience in aseptic techniques, media/buffer preparation, and the operation of laboratory equipment such as bioreactors and analytical instruments. A strong understanding of GMP practices and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are essential.
Full job description
The Position
As part of the Pilot Plant team, the Biotechnician (USP) supports the development of processes for the manufacturing of recombinant proteins with CHO cultures by executing pilot batch runs, preparing materials, collecting data and sharing knowledge with manufacturing teams.
Your Responsibilities
Conducts manufacturing activities at pilot scale and applies standard laboratory practices under guidance and supervision within scope and timelines
Supports technology transfer activities and shares knowledge with manufacturing team
Documents executed work in accordance to internal guidelines
Supports troubleshooting activities in collaboration with Subject Matter Expert
Documents batch results with a critical mind
Writes protocols, SOPs, using available templates
Drives simple initiatives (in relation to job duties) with limited guidance and supervision within his/her team/group
Ensures consistent application of EHS standards in daily laboratory operations, supports colleagues in following safety procedures, and contributes to improving the overall safety and housekeeping practices in the laboratory
Job Requirements
Preparation of media and buffers, including pH adjustment, sterile filtration, and accurate weighing
Aseptic techniques and working in biosafety cabinets
Operation, basic troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Sample handling and preparation (e.g., clarification, sterile filtration, buffer exchange)
Use of general analysis instruments (e.g., automated cell counters, osmolality and metabolite analysers, spectrophotomer, pH meter etc.)
Data collection and report writing, confident in the use of IT tools
Good understanding of GMP practices and constraints at manufacturing scale
Basic troubleshooting and maintenance of bioreactors, ATFs and support systems
Excellent communication skills (English required, German is a plus)
Solution-oriented mindset
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Collaborative team player
Ability to deal with changes and quickly adjust to new situations
Why Celonic?
Make a difference by directly impacting patients lives
Biologics is an attractive, high growth sector with professional development
Offers a multinational and diverse workplace
Proud to be a pioneer in “Next Generation” manufacturing technologies
Family owned: Entrepreneurial, and short communication lines
Basel is a great place to live, play and work in the center of Europe
Contact information
About us
Celonic is a “Pure Play” Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Celonic’s mission is to help its customers, primarily small to large Biotech Companies, bring life-saving and improving drugs effectively to the market using innovative, “next generation” bioprocessing technologies such as, process intensification and full-perfusion. Celonic has a state-of-the-art Development and Innovation Center in Basel, Switzerland (headquarters), and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany. At present, more than 500 highly qualified employees work at Celonic. Due to the expansion of the company, Celonic is looking for committed and qualified employees.
Biologics Development and Manufacturing CDMO helping to bring life-saving and improving drugs effectively to the market.
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Basel, BS
LinkedIn followers
12,939
Celonic is a “Pure Play” Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Celonic’s mission is to help its customers, primarily small to large Biotech Companies, bring life-saving and improving drugs effectively to the market using innovative, “next generation” bioprocessing technologies such as, process intensification and full-perfusion. Celonic has a state-of-the-art Development and Innovation Center in Basel, Switzerland (headquarters), and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany. At present, more than 500 highly qualified employees work at Celonic. Due to the expansion of the company, Celonic is looking for committed and qualified employees.
Our job is to make a difference!
Contract development and Manufacturing (GMP)Cell Line DevelopmentProcess and Analytic DevelopmentBiosimilar Antibody DevelopmentOutlicensing of developed Biosimilar Cell LinesGMP manufacturing at 1000L scaleFill and FinishPerfusionFed-batchand Biosimilars
Biologics Development and Manufacturing CDMO helping to bring life-saving and improving drugs effectively to the market.
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Basel, BS
LinkedIn followers
12,939
Celonic is a “Pure Play” Biologics Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Celonic’s mission is to help its customers, primarily small to large Biotech Companies, bring life-saving and improving drugs effectively to the market using innovative, “next generation” bioprocessing technologies such as, process intensification and full-perfusion. Celonic has a state-of-the-art Development and Innovation Center in Basel, Switzerland (headquarters), and clinical and commercial GMP manufacturing facilities in Heidelberg, Germany. At present, more than 500 highly qualified employees work at Celonic. Due to the expansion of the company, Celonic is looking for committed and qualified employees.
Our job is to make a difference!
Contract development and Manufacturing (GMP)Cell Line DevelopmentProcess and Analytic DevelopmentBiosimilar Antibody DevelopmentOutlicensing of developed Biosimilar Cell LinesGMP manufacturing at 1000L scaleFill and FinishPerfusionFed-batchand Biosimilars