Scientist

m/f/d, Basel-Stadt

The Manufacturing Analytics team is responsible for process analytics during the production of chemically synthesized Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This includes reaction monitoring and analysis of isolated intermediates in strict compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for a motivated, hands-on analytical specialist to actively contribute to a wide range of challenging and meaningful tasks within a GMP manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance to laboratory colleagues on planning, execution, and completion of analytical tests for in-process and intermediate analytics

  • Ensure full compliance with cGMP, safety standards, and regulatory requirements in all analytical activities

  • Review analytical methods and specifications transferred from Analytical Development

  • Implement and establish new analytical methods into routine manufacturing analytics

  • Create, review, and maintain high-quality analytical documentation with a strong focus on data integrity and timelines

  • Take ownership of deviations, non-conformances, and investigations, ensuring timely and compliant processing

  • Actively support quality assessments and root cause investigations

  • Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement, including the development of lean and efficient workflows


 Must Haves

  • Master’s degree in Natural Sciences or completed Chemical Laboratory Technician apprenticeship with extensive relevant professional experience (no PhD)

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with analytical techniques relevant to chemical manufacturing processes

  • Strong expertise in physical-chemical analytical methods, especially chromatography

  • Solid knowledge of GMP principles and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements

  • High awareness of data integrity, documentation quality, and compliance

  • Advanced German (C1) and English skills (written and spoken)

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

  • Proactive, responsible team player with a strong willingness to learn and adapt

  • Comfortable working in an agile, cross-functional matrix organization

Sounds like a great job?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents through our online application form.

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Find more vacancies at: coopers.ch

Job profile
  • Life Sciences - Engineering
  • Basel-Stadt
  • Contracting
  • Full Time
  • 01/03/2026 - 30/09/2026
  • Chromatography, physical chemical analytical techniques , GxP, GMP, Chemical Manufacturing

Sounds interesting?
Simply click "Apply now" and I will get back to you.

Madalina Poenaru
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+41 61 464 04 20
Madalina.Poenaru@coopers.ch

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