QC Scientist - Microbiology Pharma

Lead projects focused on the implementation of new analytical methods and new equipment into the microbiological laboratory (e.g. identification methods, utility testing). Plan and coordinate with internal (e.g. QA, customer service) and external stakeholders (e.g. supplier). Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory guidelines, and internal quality standards. Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables. Provide technical expertise on analytical methods. Prepare and review documents related to equipment qualification (URS, QP, DQ, IOQ) and method validation and transfer (protocol, reports). Train and mentor laboratory staff. Supervision of customer projects with focus on utility qualification testing, as well as related subcontracted analytical services within the Eurofins Group. Planning and organization of customer projects and related deliverables (e.g. review of technical documents, plans and validation reports). Mapping and configuration of projects in the LIMS system. Ensuring that the commissioned analytical work is carried out properly and on time, as well as co-responsibility for GMP-compliant execution. Approval of analysis results and reports. Supervision and scientific support of ongoing customer projects and participation in the acquisition of new projects. Processing laboratory deviations and root cause analyses (OOS). General process optimization and further development of the site.

Eurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink and the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories support many of the world’s largest companies in ensuring product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling. As part of its commitment to society and the planet, Eurofins delivers testing services that protect public health while upholding strong corporate responsibility standards. This includes a dedicated focus on environmental sustainability as well as fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across its global network. Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing offers complete CMC Testing Services for the Bio/Pharmaceutical industry, including all starting materials, process intermediates, drug substances, drug product, packaging, and manufacturing support through our broad technical expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Virology, Chemistry and Microbiology. Our local presence ensures personal service backed by a unique global breadth of harmonised capabilities that support all functional areas of bio/pharmaceutical drug development and manufacturing, including method development, microbiology, process validation and quality control.

• Completed studies in the field of life sciences (pharmacy, biochemistry, biology, ideally microbiology)

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a regulated environment (ISO 17025, GLP, ideally GMP)

• Experience in pharmaceutical quality control in the field of microbiology, MALDI-TOF, clean water analysis and gas testing

• Technical expertise on utility testing like TOC, conductivity, cleaning validation, gas testing is a plus

• Strong customer and service orientation

• Solid understanding of IT and Office applications, ideally experience with LIMS systems

• Affinity for digitalization and computer system validation

• Ideally experience in project management

• Business driven mindset

• Team player, responsible, reliable and flexible

• Excellent German and good English skills

• French is an advantage