Bioprocess Engineer (m/w/d) 80%-100% — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Full description
Bioprocess Engineer (m/f/d) 80%-100%
The actual location of this position is Visp, Switzerland. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates and their families if required.
As a Bioprocess Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of our GMP bioprocesses. Working closely with Operations, MSAT, Quality, and Engineering, you will help ensure reliable, efficient, and high-quality production, directly contributing to the manufacture of life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.
This is a fully site-based position. Close in-person collaboration enables real-time alignment and supports the technical precision required to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. Remote work is not available for this role.
What you will get
- An agile career path and a dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical work environment.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- The opportunity to actively shape and optimize complex GMP bioprocesses.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams in an international environment.
- Diverse development and training opportunities.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits supporting lifestyle, family, and leisure activities. Our full list of local benefits can be found here:
Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi
What you will do
- Plan, execute, and document GMP manufacturing campaigns in close collaboration with the Head of Operations.
- Provide technical and organizational support for GMP production, including training and coaching production personnel.
- Create, optimize, and review GMP-related production documentation such as EBRs, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Ensure high-quality and timely handling of deviations, change controls, and CAPAs following a first-time-right approach.
- Monitor, analyze, and report operational process KPIs and identify and implement improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Ensure production equipment and manufacturing areas remain in a qualified and technically compliant state; perform troubleshooting and participate in on-call duty rotations.
- Execute and optimize cleaning processes and perform risk assessments related to SHE, Operations, Environmental Monitoring, and Cleaning Validation.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated environment within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
- Strong knowledge of biotechnological manufacturing processes, GMP requirements, and documentation standards.
- Experience with deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments.
- Excellent analytical skills with a structured, solution-oriented approach and strong technical understanding.
- Experience with Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is considered an advantage.
- Excellent English language skills and strong communication and teamwork abilities.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Across more than 30 sites on 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. Every idea, whether big or small, has the potential to improve millions of lives, and we invite you to be part of that mission. Innovation thrives when people from diverse 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 are ready to transform our customers' groundbreaking ideas into viable therapies, we would be delighted to welcome you on board.
Ready to shape the future of Life Sciences? Apply now!
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Visp is CHF 68'000 - 92'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Lonza. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Valais's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Lonza?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Lonza's original listing at lonza.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
