Biotechnologist Drug Product ; m​/f​/d

Location. Visp, Switzerland.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world.

And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

• Executes manufacturing activities in the area of Drug Product.
• According to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution.
• Provides front line technical and procedural support, working with the manufacturing team.
• Securing each batch is manufactured safely, on time, in compliance with the batch instructions and quality requirements.
• Responsible for establishing timely and with high quality the required production documentation (preparation, execution and review of batch records) or other relevant GMP documents for the assigned production area.
• Supports process related investigations and assists in decision makingon production issues.
• Supports process changes and CAPAs related to processes within required timelines.
• Performs training activities of relevant areas as operator and supports others and new joiners.
• Operating, setting up and cleaning production equipment and premises for the production of liquid and freeze-dried drug forms (e.g.:compounding, parts washing, autoclaving, filter integrity testing, visual inspection).

• Several years of experience GMP environment on the shopfloor (preferably in sterile manufacturing of Drug Product)
• Fluent in English (German is a plus)
• Familiarity with GMP requirements, quality procedures and SOP execution
• Strong team orientation
• Effective communication skills and interaction with a variety of interfaces within the organization
• Structured, focused, and well-organized working attitude
• High motivation and dynamic drive
• IT knowledge and knowledge in SAP and MES is a benefit
• Prepared to work in 3 shifts pattern including nights and Saturdays.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.