Official education path
A bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences provides the necessary scientific and technical expertise for biotechnology.
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Biotechnologe/-login FH
You develop biotechnological processes for pharmaceuticals and food.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Biotechnologe/-login FH optimize production methods using microorganisms and cells for medicines, food, and environmental solutions.
Biotechnologe/-login FH combine biology with modern technology. You use microorganisms and cell cultures to produce active ingredients, food, or cosmetics. You guide complex processes from the lab test to industrial manufacturing. The growing industry offers exciting tasks in research, quality management, and technical plant construction. Your expertise ensures high product standards and drives innovation in the bioindustry.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
Swissdoc 0.540.3.0 - 0.540.22.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Biotechnologe/-login FH.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science
- ⏱ 6 Semester, Vollzeit 8 - 12 Semester, Teilzeit
Typical training path
Bachelor of Science
Prerequisites
- Completion of a vocational basic training with Berufsmaturität in a biotechnology-related field (e.g., technical, chemical, biological, medical, or pharmaceutical profession)
- Completion of a gymnasiale Maturität and an internship contract with a company in the biotechnology industry (for the practice-integrated bachelor's degree at ZHAW)
Requirements
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Precise way of working
- Ability to develop, implement, and review projects
- Interest in physical processes
- Enjoyment of research work
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Precise working methods
- Project management
- Interest in research
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel of the fermentation plant and check the parameters of the cell cultures. At the same time, you document the quality data for the next production batch.
- You use microorganisms and enzymes specifically for product development.
- You optimize fermentation processes and control cell cultures in the lab.
- You transfer lab results step by step to industrial manufacturing.
- You monitor quality standards throughout the entire production chain.
- You document all process steps for official registration.
- You analyze raw materials and check the purity of the end products.
- You coordinate technical plant construction and maintenance.
Working conditions
You work in laboratories, production halls, and control centers in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. You also work in research institutes and environmental companies.
Where to learn
- Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) Life Sciences und Facility ManagementGrüentalstrasse 14, 8820 Wädenswil
- Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) Hochschule für Life Sciences Campus MuttenzHofackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz
- HES-SO Wallis Institut Life Technologies Route du Rawyl 47Postfach 2134, 1950 Sitten
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Precise working methods
- Project management
- Interest in research
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Regulatory pressure
- Technological change
- Shift work
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