Sampler / Pharma Microbiology Analyst (80 - 100 %)

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Eurofins is seeking a motivated Sampler / Microbiology Analyst in Schönenwerd to join the QC Microbiology team. This hybrid role combines utility and environmental sampling with microbiology testing under GMP. You will sample purified water, WFI, air, surfaces, and in‑process materials, document findings in the LIMS, and support deviations and CAPAs. Requirements include a Life Sciences degree, hands‑on microbiology experience, strong IT skills and LIMS literacy, plus German and English proficiency and weekend and cleanroom flexibility. Most important are meticulous data integrity, adherence to SOPs, and teamwork. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight GMP, sampling, and IT capabilities, include references, and express willingness to grow within Eurofins and support sustainability and diversity.

Company Description

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.

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Switzerland AG offers comprehensive GMP testing for drug substances, finished products, utilities, and microbiological quality control.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Sampler / Microbiology Analyst with strong life‑science expertise and high IT affinity to join our Quality Control Microbiology team in Schönenwerd.
This hybrid position combines utility and environmental sampling with microbiological laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with GMP, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Sampling Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP‑compliant sampling of:
  • Utilities: purified water, WFI, compressed air, gases, clean steam
  • Environmental monitoring: viable & non‑viable air, surfaces, personnel
  • In‑process materials and intermediates (excluding raw materials)
• Execute aseptic sampling procedures and uphold contamination‑control standards.
• Accurately record all sampling activities using our LIMS systems, and digital batch records.
• Coordinate sampling schedules, including time‑critical activities.

Microbiology Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological analyses, such as:
  • Bioburden / TAMC & TYMC
  • Utility testing: bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, conductivity
  • Environmental monitoring plate reading & trend evaluation
  • Endotoxin testing (e.g., LAL)
  • Basic microbial identification (gram stain, colony morphology)
• Prepare media, reagents, and test materials according to SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory hygiene, equipment checks, and documentation.
• Support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and process improvements.

Work Schedule

• This role includes occasional or scheduled weekend work as part of a rotation to support time‑critical sampling and microbiological testing.
• Flexibility and reliability for weekend assignments are required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences, such as Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent.
• Experience in microbiology, environmental monitoring, utility sampling, or GMP laboratory work is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of microbiology, aseptic techniques, and GMP principles.

Enhanced IT Affinity

We are looking for candidates who bring strong digital skills:

• Very good understanding of IT and Office applications
• High proficiency with digital laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS).
• Confident use of electronic data capture, structured workflows, and digital documentation.
• Understanding of data integrity (ALCOA+), audit trails, and electronic GMP systems.
• Ability to navigate multiple platforms and contribute to digitalization initiatives.

Additional Skills

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work in cleanrooms, laboratories, and operational areas.
• High customer and service orientation
• Very good German and good English skills
• Knowledge of French is an advantage
• Drivers Licence B

Additional Information

What We Offer

• A dynamic and varied role combining sampling, utility monitoring, and microbiological testing.
• Comprehensive onboarding, including GMP, microbiology, digital systems, and utility sampling training.
• Development and strong career growth opportunities within the Eurofins global network.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, quality‑focused team environment.

If we have aroused your interest, we would be delighted if you could send us a personal cover letter, your CV and references.

We look forward to receiving your application!

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!  We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Please note that as per Eurofins policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Eurofins will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.