Product Application Specialist – Cell Culture Analytics
Location Nänikon, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland; Urdorf, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Date posted November 13, 2026 Job ID 23789Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
Process Analytics, a business unit within the METTLER TOLEDO Group, is a leading supplier of analytical measurement systems for pH, O₂, CO₂, conductivity and turbidity, used to control production processes. Our high-quality products are developed and manufactured in Urdorf, Switzerland, and sold worldwide through METTLER TOLEDO's own market organizations. To strengthen our Product Management team, we are looking for a Product Application Specialist – Cell Culture Analytics 100% (all genders).
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
- Support Product Management in installing, qualifying and servicing our glucose, lactate and cell density (VCD/TCD) sensors and analyzers in GMP-regulated environments.
- Develop and maintain standardized IQ/OQ documentation and define which qualification activities we own and which the customer owns.
- Act as the application expert for CHO cell culture processes (batch, fed-batch, intensified fed-batch, perfusion). Support customers and service teams with sensor placement, cell growth and viability monitoring, troubleshooting and data interpretation.
- Create service manuals, work instructions and troubleshooting guides, together with Global Service.
- Assess how product changes affect installed instruments and qualification documents, together with R&D and Quality.
- Define and launch service and validation offerings, such as commissioning, calibration, IQ/OQ support and training.
- Feed customer and field feedback into product requirements and R&D priorities.
- Support customer audits, supplier questionnaires and technical training.
What You Need to Succeed
In this role, you will need to fulfill the following requirements to succeed:
- You have a higher degree in biotechnology, biotechnology, bioprocess engineering or in another natural science.
- You bring at least 4 years of work experience in application support, technical service or qualification for bioprocess or analytical instruments.
- Hands-on application knowledge of mammalian cell culture, ideally CHO fed-batch and intensified processes.
- Experience with installation, calibration and IQ/OQ in a GMP-regulated environment. Single-use experience is a plus.
- You are structured, pragmatic and able to coordinate global stakeholders without direct authority with strong technical writing skills and a commercial mindset.
- Professional fluency in English. German is an advantage.
- High willingness to travel globally (up to 30%).
Our Offer to You
We offer:
- Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
- A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
- Free parking and direct access to public transport
- Employees in Urdorf can purchase monthly lunch checks and enjoy healthy meals at a reduced price, either externally or in our cafeteria
- A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses
You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.
Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.
Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.
Please note that we do not accept any application documents via e-mail, only applications submitted on our job platform due to our data protection guidelines. Furthermore, we do currently not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com.
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
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