Location: Visp
Contract: Permanent with AKKA Switzerland
Starting date: April
Languages: English and German A2 minimum

The Role:

Manages the operational activities of assigned manufacturing projects with overall responsibility of manufacturing execution with regard to safety, quality and on-time-in full delivery.

Functional lead for an interdisciplinary team of process engineers and production specialists. Is accountable for the performance and results of the assigned projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Authoring, standardizing and optimizing Delta V / MES recipe steps for the different modules in IBEX.
• upporting and training of the automation team regarding MES/DeltaV
• Supports operations regarding to execution of production campaigns with regard to automation, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and making recommendations for resolution
• Responsible to follow housekeeping, employee behavior and compliance with procedures
• Responsible for driving performance through dashboards, Hoshin boards and other reporting tools

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience or master’s degree with 3-5 years of experiences.
• Studies in Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related disciplines
• Broad biotechnology expertise and/or knowledge in biotechnical engineering preferable in the area of Mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification;

What working at AKKA has to offer:

• A steady follow-up and career guidance.
• A large network of collaborators across the world.
• Several learning platforms and access to trainings.
• Compelling challenges for prestigious and international clients.
• Several dedicated events gathering all the collaborators and promoting corporate culture.

For more information, please contact me at maryline.fonteyne@akka.eu