Bioprocess Engineer Mammalian (USP/DSP) — Lonza
- Location
- CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 72 days ago
Role overview
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- Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents.
- While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it.
- Key responsibilities:
- Ensure that operational activities for clinical and/or commercial manufacturing are performed on-time and within given safety and quality standards
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities:
- Ensure that operational activities for clinical and/or commercial manufacturing are performed on-time and within given safety and quality standards
- Act as the functional lead for preparation, manufacturing execution, cleaning and changeover in the assigned area
- Lead of one or more defined USP areas (e.g. seed train, main cultivation or harvest) for the production of therapeutic proteins with either mammalian or microbial expressions systems (Bioprocess Engineer USP)
- In charge of one or more defined DSP areas (e.g. gain, polishing or filling) for the purification of therapeutic proteins from either mammalian (Bioprocess Engineer DSP) Key requirements:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related Life Science subject, or Bachelor’s holder with experience in pharma production
- Knowledge in either USP (such as bioreactors) or DSP units (such as chromatography)
- Couple of years working experience in biomanufacturing required
- GMP experience and understanding of bioprocess technology
- Excellent communication skills in English, good German skills of advantage
Additional details
- In charge of one or more defined DSP areas (e.g. gain, polishing or filling) for the purification of therapeutic proteins from either mammalian (Bioprocess Engineer DSP)
Notes and original content
- Key requirements:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 68'000 - 92'000 gross per year for this position in CH. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Lonza offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Lonza during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
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