Job Description

Microbiology Expert in Quality Control Microbiology (m/f/d) - Pharmaceutical Microbiology / GMP / Veeva / German / English

Project:
For our client, a large pharmaceutical company based in Basel, we are looking for a highly qualified expert in microbiology for quality control in microbiology (m/f/d)

Background:
The Microbiology department spans the Basel and Kaiseraugst sites and is part of the Quality Control division. As a Microbiology Expert (m/f/d) in QC Microbiology, your main task will be to contribute your microbiological expertise and implement cross-functional projects within the organization. You will be part of a self-organized team of microbiology experts and work closely with various microbiology specialists and other stakeholders (e.g., production sites, other Roche sites/global functions, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development).

The perfect candidate: You are open to new ideas and question conventional thinking. You value working in a performance-oriented environment characterized by mutual respect, open discussion, and collaboration. You are a communicative and decisive individual with persuasiveness and assertiveness, who enjoys working independently and is also happy to act as a liaison to other departments. You possess strong prioritization skills, independently identify areas for improvement, and initiate appropriate optimization measures. You never lose sight of the big picture and enjoy working accurately and with a high level of quality awareness in a regulated GMP environment.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
*Processing and conceptual oversight of complex microbiological topics in the area of ??product analytics (e.g., endotoxin, sterility, bioburden), contamination control/aseptic assurance, and environmental monitoring
*Technical support and consulting for various interfaces (including production facilities [DP, DS, biologics, synthetics], QA, registration) in a central SME function
*Representation at regulatory inspections and audits
*Contribution to regulatory approval reports
*Matrix lead/participation in various cross-functional projects both locally and within the global Roche network, including the supervision of interns
*Implementation of new technologies in the field of pharmaceutical microbiology
*Processing of deviations, changes, and other GMP-relevant documentation (e.g., regulations, study planning and documentation, creation of rationales)

Must-haves:
*At least a completed degree in a natural science field (e.g., microbiology or biotechnology; Master's degrees and PhDs are preferred).
*At least 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical microbiology.
*Experience with GMP (documentation) and its systems, e.g., Veeva (Change, Deviation, Quality Docs), is advantageous.
*Meticulous, structured, and independent work style.
*Team player, flexible, resilient, and able to handle conflict.
*Excellent communication skills in German (C2) and English (spoken and written).

Nice to have:
Experience in government inspections and audits as well as regulatory submissions is desirable
Reference No.: 924658
Role: Microbiology Expert in Quality Control Microbiology
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Location: Kaiseraugst (Basel also possible)
Workload: 100%
Start: March 1, 2026
Duration: 12 months
Application deadline: January 11, 2026

Job Type: 100%

Work Location: On the road