Biologist / Hygiene & Cleanroom Lead | Biologe (m/w/d)

Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 4, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves leading the Hygiene & Cleanroom Cleaning team at Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals in Heidelberg. The successful candidate will act as the site’s Hygiene Responsible Person, ensuring strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and contamination control measures. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating cleaning staff, managing cleanroom garment supplies, conducting hygiene training for employees, and overseeing facility walks with external partners like pest control. You will also handle GMP documentation, including deviation handling and CAPA follow-up. This position is unique as it combines hands-on operational leadership with high-level quality compliance in a state-of-the-art human protein manufacturing facility. It offers a stable, permanent career path within a global family-owned company that prioritizes patient health and employee development through flexible working hours and regular training opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Biology or a related scientific field, or equivalent practical background in hygiene management.

Experience

  • Professional experience in cleanroom operations or hygiene-controlled environments
  • Practical background in GMP-adjacent roles and documentation practices
  • Leadership experience in operational teams such as cleaning, facility, or production
  • Experience in enforcing gowning rules and hygiene standards

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Located in Heidelberg; full-time (40 hours/week) permanent position; requires ability to perform routine facility walks and manage external service providers.