Main tasks & responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the production of living adherent mast cells, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and other relevant regulatory standards. 

• Develop, implement, and optimize cell manufacturing processes to meet scalability and quality requirements. 

• Collaborate closely with R&D and quality assurance teams to drive continuous improvement in processes and ensure high standards of product quality. 

• Ensure supply chain stability and maintain stringent quality control measures. 

• Create, manage, and maintain a cell bank, ensuring the integrity and availability of cells for production and testing purposes. 

Your Profile:

We are looking for someone who has strong experience in cell or cell-based manufacturingin an industrial or CRO context and understands the critical importance of maintaining a cell bank. The ideal candidate will have a mix of technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure the efficient and compliant production of living cells. 

Technical skills 

• Proven experience in cell manufacturing and strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, particularly ISO 13485. 

• Expertise in cell banking and managing the storage, preservation, and access to living cells. 

• Experience in optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure scalability and high quality. 

• Knowledge of laboratory automationfor the efficient production of cells. 

Soft skills: 

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting 

• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative 

• Highly organized, diligent, and detail-oriented 

• Innovative mindset with a solution-oriented approach 

• Excellent team player and communicator 

Working Language: 

• English C1 required; 

• French, or German is a plus 

Education: 

• Master’s degree or PhD inBioengineering/Biotechnology/Cell Biology/Immunology/Molecular Biology, or similar. 

Perks and Benefits:

• Good environment with opportunities for rapid career development and acceleration 

• 25 days of vacation a year 

• Flexible working hours  

• Friendly and collaborative work atmosphere 

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development 

• Conveniently located laboratory- Bern.