(Senior) Scientist - Bioconjugates (all genders) 80%-100% — Lonza

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Location: Visp (Switzerland)

If necessary, support is available for eligible candidates and their families when moving.

Lonza is today a world leader in life sciences, operating on three continents. We work in science, but there is no magic formula for how we approach work. Our most important scientific solution is talented employees who collaborate and develop ideas that help other companies help people. In return, our employees steer their career independently. Because their ideas, big and small, improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

As a member of Quality Control (QC), you are responsible for the practical implementation of a wide range of biochemical methods for characterizing complex and highly active conjugated antibody active ingredients (but also other biomolecules) under GMP. The bioconjugates are an innovative class of active ingredients in which high hopes are placed in cancer therapy, among others.

The biochemistry team works mainly with bioconjugates and belongs to the QC-Biology department. To strengthen our laboratory team, we are looking for a junior scientist.

What we offer you

• An Agile Career and Dynamic Work Culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• In addition to competitive salaries, you will find a wide range of lifestyle, family and leisure benefits. Depending on location, these benefits may include family allowances, childcare assistance, discounts for local businesses and attractions, travel allowances, and subsidized meals.

Their tasks

• Independent application of biochemical analytical techniques with focus on ELISA, gel electrophoresis and rDNA analysis.
• Collaboration in method development, implementation, transfer and validation as well as in the evaluation of data and solution of analytical questions – especially in the field of cell-based assays.
• Planning, coordination and implementation of approval tests as well as technical support for analytical and technical issues in the GMP environment.
• Independent processing of deviations, change requests and investigations within the framework of regulatory requirements.
• Evaluation and interpretation of analytical data and preparation of scientific reports and presentations.
• Writing, checking and releasing quality-relevant documents to ensure compliance with legal and internal requirements.
• Self-responsible implementation of the assigned tasks within the framework of studies and projects with focus on quality, security and adherence to deadlines.

Your requirement profile

• Completed science degree (BSc or higher) in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or a related field
• Ideally, first professional experience in the quality control or analysis of biopharmaceuticals, preferably in the regulated GMP environment
• Independent, structured and solution-oriented working method
• Assuming responsibility and actively contributing professional expertise to the team
• High quality awareness, initiative and commitment
• Very good knowledge of German in word and writing and good knowledge of English

Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people every day. For us, this is not only a great honour, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important to us as our successes themselves. At Lonza, respect is a priority and we protect both our employees and our environment. Success for us means morally acceptable progress.

Lonza is joined by people who take on challenges and use their creativity to develop new ideas for complex problems. Together we make a contribution that can improve the lives of many people around the world. This offers them the certainty and satisfaction of really making a difference with their own work.

Lonza is a global leader in pharma and biotech manufacturing. The company operates major production facilities in Visp (Valais), Basel, and Stein (Aargau), Switzerland.