Scientist - Global Pathogen Safety

Scientist - Global Pathogen Safety

Eurofins

Bern, Switzerland

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Scientist (Pathogen Safety) to join our PSS team, supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical company in Bern through our on-site managed service. In this role, you will be fully embedded within the client environment, contributing to critical pathogen safety activities as part of our dedicated PSS team.

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical and execution support related to pathogen safety topics, including control strategies of adventitious agents such as viruses and prions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders (e.g. TechOps, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Manufacturing, Quality), contributing scientific insights, analyses, and recommendations
• Plan and execute scientific pathogen safety risk assessments for changes, deviations, and investigations, as well as evaluations of contamination control strategies, material safety, testing approaches, and emerging pathogen risks
• Prepare and review pathogen safety documentation, including technical reports and audit or inspection support materials, ensuring clear, compliant, and well-structured presentation of scientific results in line with regulatory expectations
• Support R&D and lifecycle management projects through scientific input to virus validation study design, development and optimization of virus clearance strategies, and Quality by Design elements, including preparation of regulatory submission content
• Conduct literature research and summarize relevant scientific and regulatory developments to support decision-making and ongoing risk evaluations
• Writing and implementation of SOPs, work instructions, and training materials
• Execute activities in a global environment across time zones in alignment with defined priorities and established project forums and governance frameworks

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Virology, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field)
• 3–5 years of experience in R&D, Quality, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Ideally prior GxP experience, e.g. with deviation and change assessments
• Strong scientific and analytical expertise in virology, biochemistry and/or microbiology
• Ability to independently analyze and solve complex scientific problems
• Sound knowledge of pathogen safety principles in biologics (desired)
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work in cross-functional and international teams
• Flexibility to participate in global meetings across time zones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is an advantage