Trainee for Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Step into a role where your scientific curiosity directly shapes the safety and quality of life‑changing therapies.

As a Trainee in Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), you will play a key role in safeguarding aseptic manufacturing by contributing to validation activities, contamination control strategies, and microbiological risk management across cutting‑edge drug product and cell & gene therapy operations.

Duration: 1 year

Preferred start date: as soon as possible

Location: Stein, AG

Languages required: English and German fluently

What You’ll Do

Microbiological Validation & Quality Documentation

• Author validation protocols and reports for environmental and cleanroom microbiological qualification activities.

• Prepare intervention trend reports for aseptic processing and support the definition of effective CAPAs in response to negative trends.

• Conduct residual risk assessments for exceeded bioburden levels prior to aseptic filtration steps.

Contamination Control Strategy (CCS)

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site‑specific CCS.

• Create microbiology‑related risk assessments aligned with CCS and regulatory expectations.

Aseptic Processing & Sterility Assurance

• Contribute to contamination control and sterility assurance projects for aseptically filled drug products as well as cell & gene therapy products.

• Perform statistical evaluations for microbiological studies supporting CCS initiatives.

• Conduct literature research to strengthen scientific understanding and improve contamination control measures.

Grow as an MS&T Professional

• Work closely with experts in MS&T to support operational excellence, troubleshoot microbiological topics, and contribute to continuous improvement.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Education: MSc graduate in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmacy and other equivalent course of studies, graduated max. 12 months ago

• Scientific and analytical mindset – able to approach challenges with curiosity, structure, and critical thinking.

• Result‑oriented – focused on delivering high‑quality outputs with accuracy and accountability.

• Quick comprehension – ability to rapidly understand complex systems, processes, and microbiological concepts.

• Strong team player – collaborative, communicative, and supportive in cross‑functional environments.

• High motivation and drive – proactive, engaged, and eager to contribute to continuous improvement.

• Languages: German and English fluent (spoken and written).

Important:

Application deadline: February 25, 2026

Please submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and from when you will be available. Thank you.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland.

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected], and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired