Manufacturing Specialist

Manufacturing Specialist (m/f/d)

Role at Lonza in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Competitive salary and diverse lifestyle, family and leisure benefits

• Perform manufacturing activities in the Downstream Processing area according to cGMP guidelines
• Ensure batch execution, evaluate test results, resolve issues and troubleshoot manufacturing; provide recommendations for resolution
• Follow strict guidelines of SHE (Safety, Health, Environment), EM (Environmental Monitoring), operation and cleaning within the production area
• Advise on continuous process improvement projects within the production area
• Advise on document preparation (e.g. electronic batch records, SOPs) specific to the assigned production area
• Act as a technical reference for other shift team members on the production area
• Responsible for the continuous training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations

• Completed chemical / biopharmaceutical education or corresponding training qualification;
  Bachelor / Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering or related fields is an advantage
• Good knowledge of biotechnological processes in the area of mammalian protein purification (DSP)
• Strong communication skills, collaborative great teammate, motivated and passionate about finding solutions
• Fluency in English required; fluency in German is considered a plus
• Open to work in shift (4-shift system)
• Very good GMP understanding required

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?
Apply now.

Reference: R71770