Join Lonza: A Global Leader in Life Sciences
Today, Lonza stands as a prominent leader in the life sciences sector, operating across three continents. While our work is rooted in scientific principles, there isn’t a magical formula for success. Our greatest asset is our dedicated team, collaborating to generate innovative ideas that help businesses enhance the lives of individuals. In return, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers. Whether their ideas are grand or modest, they contribute positively to the world, and we want to be part of that journey.
Position: Bioprocess Engineer - Large Scale Mammalian USP
Due to the growth at our site in Visp, we are currently seeking a Bioprocess Engineer specializing in Large Scale Mammalian Upstream Processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, executing, and documenting manufacturing campaigns in mammalian cell culture and purification.
- Leading multi-disciplinary project teams as the Functional Lead for all manufacturing aspects of assigned products.
- Preparing and executing Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE), Environmental Monitoring (EM), and risk analyses for assigned products, including the implementation and control of defined measures.
- Establishing timely and high-quality production documentation specific to the production area.
- Implementing state-of-the-art regulatory requirements in associated assets and products.
- Conducting manufacturing activities in accordance with cGMP guidelines; ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, troubleshooting equipment, and implementing resolutions.
- Acting as a production expert in capital investment projects, responsible for delivering input for the setup, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing units and equipment, including automation.
- Implementing relevant GMP documentation for the respective area.
- Training biotechnologists (operators) in the manufacturing of assigned products.
- Representing Lonza’s manufacturing unit during customer audits and visits.
- Executing innovation and improvement projects encompassing general manufacturing aspects for the production plant.
- Ensuring high levels of technical and process standardization within the production plant.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related disciplines.
- Broad expertise in biotechnology and/or knowledge in biotechnical engineering, preferably in mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification; fluency in German and English; basic understanding of GMP.
- Strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience interacting with diverse interfaces within the organization; strong team orientation.
Qualities & Attitude
- Structured, focused, and well-organized work ethic.
- Open-mindedness towards new ideas and suggestions.
- High motivation and dynamic drive.
- Solution-oriented approach.
At Lonza, our products and services have a positive impact on millions of lives daily. For us, this is both a great privilege and a significant responsibility. We believe that how we achieve our business results is just as important as the outcomes themselves. We are committed to respecting and protecting our people and our environment, recognizing that success is hollow if not achieved ethically.
People are drawn to Lonza for the challenge and creativity involved in solving complex problems and developing innovative ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the fulfillment that comes with improving lives worldwide—the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference.
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Note: Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.