Supervisor Microbiology - Environmental Monitoring and Hygiene

Lead and develop the Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene team and foster microbiological excellence across the site. Oversee environmental monitoring activities, data trending, microbiological investigations, and contamination control measures. Ensure site-wide hygiene and aseptic standards through training, guidance, compliance monitoring, and media fill oversight. Support GMP compliance through risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs, and change control activities. Provide microbiological expertise and support for site projects, process improvements, and CAPEX initiatives.

Ophtapharm AG is an FDA/EU-GMP certified manufacturer in the pharmaceutical sector (ophthalmic products). At our production site in Hettlingen near Winterthur, high-quality products such as eye drops, ointments, and gels are aseptically produced, filled, and packaged for international markets.

• Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.

• Experience in environmental monitoring, microbiological quality control, or aseptic manufacturing in a GMP-regulated environment.

• Sound understanding of microbiological processes, hygiene concepts, and cleanroom operations.

• Experience investigating microbiological deviations and supporting CAPAs and change controls.

• Fluent in German and comfortable working in English