Project Expert in Blend & Fill (m/f/d)

Job Description

For our site in Krems, we are currently looking for a:

Project Expert in Blend & Fill (m/f/d)

contract until 29/02/2028

Main Responsibilities:

• Process optimization and process improvement

• Cooperation with the Validation department for the qualification of equipment and validation of processes

• Testing and implementation of new technologies and systems

• Change Management – Change Control

• Hands-on support in the processing of deviations and root cause analyses as well as management of the same

• Support for the operational commissioning of new production areas

• Preparation of work instructions, manufacturing documents and reports

• Creating recipes

• Setting of parameters (in the commissioning phase or during water test runs)

• Creation and review of documents (URS, specifications, flow diagrams, etc.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's, Master's or engineering degree in biotechnology, process engineering, (bio)chemistry, (micro)biology or comparable disciplines

• Professional experience in the field of GMP manufacturing of sterile drug forms or biologics or in the food or chemical industry

• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

• Experience with problem solving in the production environment

• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing, experience with bioproduction and experience with SAP desirable

• Reading P&IDs

• Experience with Siemens PCS7

• Strong quality and safety awareness

• Organizational skills and hands-on mentality

• Creativity and ability to work in a team

• Sense of responsibility, resilience and initiative

• Flexibility and willingness to travel

We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is 48.482,84 EUR and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, cGMP Compliance, Change Control Processes, Change Controls, Column Chromatography, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Documentation Preparation, Document Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Equipment Engineering, Equipment Implementation, Equipment Qualification, Equipment Set Up, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Processes, Process Flowcharting, Process Improvements, Process Monitoring, Process Optimization, Process Troubleshooting, Process Verification {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

08/30/2026

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