Lead Scientist, Visual Inspection Reference Standard Manufacturing

Clear Solutions Laboratories is a rapidly growing analytical service provider that supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies in ensuring product quality and compliance. The company specializes in particle contamination control, visual inspection qualification, and advanced analytical services. The role of Lead Scientist, Visual Inspection Reference Standard Manufacturing is to contribute to the expansion of the visual inspection test set manufacturing team. The main day-to-day responsibilities include developing technical solutions for challenges in visual inspection reference standards and test set manufacturing. The role involves leading the development of lyophilization cycles, primary packaging preparation procedures, and visual inspection defect creation procedures. Additionally, the scientist will design, establish, and implement robust and reproducible manufacturing processes. They will support manufacturing scientists with daily technical challenges, troubleshooting, and scientific guidance. The role also includes translating development activities into clear procedures, protocols, and manufacturing documentation. Continuous improvement of manufacturing workflows, methods, and technical capabilities is also a key responsibility. Collaboration with internal teams and strategic partners on process development and implementation is essential. The scientist will also support the routine manufacturing of visual inspection test sets. The must-have requirements for this role include a MSc or BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Relevant hands-on experience in pharmaceutical process development, manufacturing, formulation, lyophilization, primary packaging, or visual inspection is required. Strong scientific problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are essential. Experience developing and implementing practical manufacturing or analytical procedures is also necessary. The ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary manufacturing team is crucial. A structured working style with strong documentation and communication skills is required. An innovative and hands-on mindset with an interest in developing new technical solutions is also important. Nice-to-have skills include the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment with flat hierarchies and direct involvement in technical decision-making. The role is based in Basel, Switzerland, in the Rosental area, and requires on-site presence. The position is a permanent, full-time role starting as soon as possible. What the role asks for: - MSc or BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. - Relevant hands-on experience in pharmaceutical process development, manufacturing, formulation, lyophilization, primary packaging, or visual inspection. - Strong scientific problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. - Experience developing and implementing practical manufacturing or analytical procedures. - Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary manufacturing team. - Structured working style with strong documentation and communication skills. - Innovative and hands-on mindset with an interest in developing new technical solutions.