Scientific Assistant – Scientific Procurement

EDQM 11/04/2024 Strasbourg, France

Do you wish to further develop your scientific skills in the procurement of chemical and biological substances?

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Production Operator

Your role

  • prepare required components (powder or liquid), containers and closures;
  • weigh, fill, seal or stopper, and label reference standards in single containers accurately and meticulously;
  • complete batch records;
  • ensure order, tidiness and safety in the work environment;
  • report on results.

Work several hours a day using a filling/packaging glove box or a fume hood or in a clean room and wearing protective clothing and/or a protective mask (possibly a self-contained breathing apparatus).


What we are looking for in you

  • a hospital technician diploma or an industrial pharmacy technician diploma and at least 6 months’ relevant professional experience* OR at least 9 months’ relevant professional experience* if you do not have the diploma; * Relevant experience is professional experience in production, gained in the pharmaceutical industry or a similar area (not including in-process controls such as visual examination).
  • very good knowledge of one of the two official languages of the Council of Europe (French);
  • professional and technical expertise:
    • working knowledge of production equipment and instruments (e.g. glove box, fume hoods and precision balances), knowledge of protocols, procedures and quality and safety standards applied in the pharmaceutical/chemical industries;
    • good knowledge of standard ICT tools (Outlook, Excel, etc.) and IT tools related to production or the preparation of orders.
  • Teamwork and co-operation
  • Concern for quality
  • Resilience
  • Service orientation
  • Results orientation

These would be an asset:

Professional and technical expertise:

  • experience in the pharmaceutical/chemical industry or with medical devices or in a hospital environment (pharmaceutical preparations);
  • knowledge of an ERP and practical knowledge of SAP Modules SD/LE and MM/WM.
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