Chemical Engineering Technician / Senior Expert API Production | Techniker/in - Chemietechnik (ohne Schwerpunkt)

OCTAPHARMA Pharmazeutika Produktions GmbH

Wien,Favoriten, Wien, Österreich
Published Mar 9, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Chemical Engineering Technician specializing in API Production, you will play a pivotal role in the Manufacturing Science and Technology department. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve leading global technology transfer projects, coordinating SOP-based processes, and overseeing comparability studies. You will serve as a technical authority for plasma fractionation and purification operations such as chromatography and filtration. The role is highly collaborative, requiring you to harmonize standards across international manufacturing sites and provide strategic input on equipment decisions and process troubleshooting. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a high-impact role in a life-saving pharmaceutical environment. You will benefit from a family-oriented corporate culture, attractive compensation above the collective agreement, and significant opportunities for professional development within a global network. The role combines technical depth with strategic oversight, making it ideal for those who enjoy driving operational excellence and cross-site alignment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, plasma fractionation, or purification unit operations
  • Proven experience in technology transfer or technical lifecycle management within a GMP-regulated environment
  • Professional experience with plasma-derived manufacturing processes and process robustness principles
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration and leading international projects

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel internationally for onboarding and production site visits is required. Position is based in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.