We are currently looking for a Chemist Development to join us on a 1-year contract at our site in St. Gallen. In this position you will be directly reporting to a Process Development Chemist Team Lead and be responsible for the development of synthetic organic chemistry for transfer into pharmaceutical production. 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 as well as qualification and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Key Tasks

• Independent planning, execution, documentation and reporting of small development projects

• Representation of the entire department in cross-departmental project groups

• Independent synthesis, characterization and documentation of synthesis of small organic molecules in lab and pilot scale

• Feedback to the laboratory manager / Group Lead MSAT in the event of unexpected observations during execution of experiments

• Performing qualification of laboratory equipment (execution and documentation)

• Carrying out work in accordance with cGMP regulations

• Maintaining laboratory quality systems and records of synthetic protocols and analytical results

• Working in accordance with health and the environment requirements

• Organizing routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and procurement of consumables

• Subject matter expert for internal and external partners and for on-site inspections

• Creation and revision of laboratory test procedures

Your Profile

• Completed apprenticeship as a laboratory technician (EFZ) or comparable education with > 8 years professional experience or

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 3-5 years professional experience or

• Master’s degree in chemistry or comparable field

• Experience in drafting reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Experience with organic synthesis and optimization of reactions, knowledge in design of experiments and cGMP as well as process transfer and scale-up is preferred.

• Experience with HPLC, GC and other instrumental analytics

• Diligent and independent person with the desire to do hands-on chemistry in the laboratory and evaluate the results.

• Team player motivated to engage with multidisciplinary teams

• Business fluent in English and B level German.

• Excellent computer skills (e.g. MS Office, especially Excel; tiamoTM, Revvity Signals Notebook)

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity? We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

About CSL Vifor

CSL Vifor aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency and nephrology.

The company is a partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative patient-focused solutions across iron, dialysis, nephrology and rare conditions. CSL Vifor strives to help patients around the world with severe, chronic and rare diseases lead better, healthier lives. It specializes in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision patient care.

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