Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
References
Timeline
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Stephanie Ritschard

Stephanie Ritschard

Basel

Summary

As a dedicated professional in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, I am driven by a strong commitment to foster innovation and make a positive difference.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

VTU Engineering
Muttenz
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Focused on the implementation of a global qualification approach for pharmaceutical processes and systems through cross-collaboration with manufacturing, QA, and site engineering teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration.
  • Management of project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to drive successful implementation and optimize efficiency in qualification processes.

Qualification Engineer

VTU Engineering
Muttenz
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for executing and documenting the Design Qualification, Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Factory Acceptance Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing phases for laboratory equipment, upstream and downstream processing units.
  • Ensured that equipment and systems met regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Documentation of results to support regulatory filings, maintaining a focus on accuracy, and adherence to industry standards.

Barista

Starbucks
Zürich
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Part-time job during bachelor's degree.
  • Prepared and customized beverages and food items to meet customer preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace, following health and safety standards.

Intern (Practice-Oriented Bachelor's Degree)

MicrosTech
Olten
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Diagnostics in the field of veterinary parasitology, and quality control of cosmetic products under GMP and ISO 9001.
  • Implementation of quality and hygiene control.
  • Support in the preparation of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
  • Maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment
  • Performance, evaluation, and documentation of analyses in the fields of microbiology, molecular biology, and veterinary diagnostics.

Service staff

Cha Cha Restaurant
Baden
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Part time job during bachelors degree
  • Provided attentive and friendly table service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests.
  • Accurately took customer orders and communicated special requests to the kitchen staff.
  • Delivered food and beverages promptly while maintaining high standards of presentation.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Cash Handling and Retail Operations

Migros
Baden
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Provided fast and accurate checkout service, handling cash, card, and digital payments
  • Performed inventory management tasks, including tracking stock levels and restocking shelve
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries, returns, and resolving payment issues.

Laboratory employee

ASANA Hospital
Leuggern
01.2016 - 12.2016

Laboratory Intern

ASANA Hospital
Leuggern
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Analyses in hematology, clinical chemistry and coagulation
  • Quality control and calibration of laboratory analytical instruments
  • Sample receiving, sample registration and sample preparation according to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)

Education

Master in Applied Biosciences - Applied Sciences

School of Engineering HES SO
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02-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Zürich University of Applied Sciences
Zürich, Switzerland
01.2021

High School -

Kantonsschule Wettingen
Switzerland
01.2015

Primary School -

German International School
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2015

Skills

  • Process Engineering
  • Commissioning Qualification Validation
  • Expertise in Cultivation Systems
  • Project Management
  • ISO 9001
  • GMP

Volunteer Experience

  • Active member, ISPE Emerging Leaders
  • Steering Committe Member , ISPE Women In Pharma DACH
  • Co-Lead, Junior Chamber International, Training International committee in Basel

Hobbies and Interests

  • ISPE
  • Travel
  • Cooking

Languages

English
First Language
German
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

  • Nicolas Stüdle, Deputy Head of Laboratory Unit 1, Swissmedic, Bern, Switzerland, +41 79 472 52 96, nicolas.stuedle@swissmedic.ch
  • Brigitte Mojado, Laboratory Lead, ASANA Hospital, Leuggern, Switzerland, +41 79 389 66 28, brigitte.mojado@spitalleuggern.ch

Timeline

Project Engineer

VTU Engineering
01.2022 - 09.2024

Qualification Engineer

VTU Engineering
01.2021 - 01.2022

Barista

Starbucks
01.2019 - 01.2021

Intern (Practice-Oriented Bachelor's Degree)

MicrosTech
01.2019 - 01.2020

Service staff

Cha Cha Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2018

Laboratory employee

ASANA Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016

Laboratory Intern

ASANA Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016

Cash Handling and Retail Operations

Migros
01.2013 - 01.2017

Master in Applied Biosciences - Applied Sciences

School of Engineering HES SO

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Zürich University of Applied Sciences

High School -

Kantonsschule Wettingen

Primary School -

German International School
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