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Pascal Wächter

Pascal Wächter

Basel

Summary

Master's student in Biotechnology with expertise in the field of up- and downstream processing. Experienced in mammalian cell culture and AAV production, with a solid foundation in programming. I am seeking a master's thesis opportunity and am particularly interested in understanding and optimizing manufacturing processes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Scientific assistant, 20%

FHNW
Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft
08.2024 - Current
  • Upstream manufacturing of AAV vectors
  • Established a batch manufacturing process
  • Performed process optimization

Internship-Bachelorthesis

FHNW
Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Process development of continuous AAV production
  • Upstream processing of mammalian cells
  • Application of theoretical engineering basics to characterize the process
  • Modelling of process to enhance understanding of different parameters

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology

FHNW
Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft

Bachelor of Science - Chemical and bioprocess engineering

FHNW
Muttenz, Basel-Landschaft
09.2021 - 08.2024

Vocational baccalaureate -

BSA
Aarau, Aargau
08.2019 - 07.2020

Vocational apprenticeship - Food technologist

JOWA AG
Graenichen, Aargau
08.2016 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Python
  • R
  • MS Office
  • Matlab
  • Handling of cell cultures
  • Sterile working
  • Teamwork

Languages

German
Native
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Football playing/watching
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Gym

References

References available upon request.

Additional experience

  • Landscape gardener 06.2020-12.2020
  • Swiss military service 01.2021-06.2021

Timeline

Scientific assistant, 20%

FHNW
08.2024 - Current

Internship-Bachelorthesis

FHNW
02.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemical and bioprocess engineering

FHNW
09.2021 - 08.2024

Vocational baccalaureate -

BSA
08.2019 - 07.2020

Vocational apprenticeship - Food technologist

JOWA AG
08.2016 - 07.2019

Master of Science - Biotechnology

FHNW
Pascal Wächter