Senior Laboratory Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract) in Sachseln

We are currently looking for a Senior Laboratory Specialist to join our team in St. Gallen on a temporary contract until February 2027. Your main responsibilities will include the independent execution and documentation of syntheses and analytical tests; process development and production support for existing and new products; qualification and maintenance of laboratory equipment; compliance with technical, organizational and staff safety measures etc.Key TasksIndependent synthesis, characterization and documentation of synthetic compounds (eg. complex iron compounds, ..) in lab and pilot scalePerforming analytical method developmentFeedback to the laboratory manager in the event of unexpected observations during execution of experimentsPerforming qualification of laboratory equipment (execution and documentation)Carrying out work in accordance with cGMP regulationsMaintaining laboratory quality systems and records of synthetic protocols and analytical resultsApprenticeship educationFollowing measures to protect health and the environment such as: prescribed in the safety organization INS SIRegular controlling of the status and utilization of staff protective gear support and usage of safety devices and protective equipmentInducting of new employees in the laboratory organizationOrganizing routine maintenance of laboratory equipmentRequesting quotes for routine maintenance and new equipmentMaintaining laboratory operations (eg. raw material and consumables, ...)Subject matter expert for enquiries from external partners and for on-site inspectionsCreation and revision of laboratory test proceduresYour ProfileCompleted apprenticeship as a lab technician or comparable education with ≥ 3 years professional experience orBachelor's degree in chemistry or comparable educationEnglish and German oral and writtenProfessional experience in scale-up of chemical processesExcellent computer skills (eg. MS Office, especially Excel; tiamoTM, PerkinElmer Signals Notebook)Creative thinking, curious about scientific and technical innovationQuick learner, adapting thinking to complex environmentsExperience in a cGMP environmentAbout CSL ViforCSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative, leading therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision healthcare, aiming to help patients around the world lead better, healthier lives. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, CSL Vifor also includes the joint company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (with Fresenius Medical Care). The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.Our BenefitsFor more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL .You Belong at CSLAt CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit Website Opportunity EmployerCSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit Website . #J-18808-Ljbffr