Internship Thermal Seperations and Sustainability 80-100% (m/f/d) — Lonza

Full description

The place of work of this office is in Visp, Switzerland.

They will undertake various tasks focused on the pre-treatment of waste arising from pharmaceutical processes. This is a unique opportunity for a young student who wants to gain experience in supporting the process engineering group in close cooperation with production.

In general, the student will support the following key activities of the Lonza Small Molecules Process Technology Group. The duration of the internship is set for 6 months.

This body requires a continuous presence on site. Personal collaboration enables close, timely cooperation and the technical precision required for the production of medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What we offer

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical working environment.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of advantages, depending on function and location.

Their tasks

• Support for internal waste water treatment and solvent recovery projects
• Process development with simulation tools and laboratory experiments
• Optimization of ongoing processes
• Evaluation of alternative technologies for pre-treatment of process waste streams
• Potential identification to improve the sustainability of ongoing processes, data science activities

What we are looking for

• interest in process development and optimisation
• Environmental process engineering and waste treatment
• Understanding thermal separation technology and mixed-phase thermodynamics
• Creative, autonomous and structured working methods and initiative
• Ability to work in a rapidly evolving work environment and solve multiple tasks simultaneously
• Competences in Organizational and Project Management
• (Almost) completed bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering, process engineering or similar disciplines
• Safe handling of Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or Chemcad is advantageous
• Solid knowledge of German and English in word and writing
• Reliable and conscientious work, willingness to learn new things and a high sense of responsibility
• Compliance with ethical standards and preservation of discretion
• Professional handling of confidential information

About Lonza At Lonza, our employees are our greatest strength. At more than 30 locations on five continents, our globally networked teams work together every day to produce the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of collaboration, responsibility, excellence, passion and integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Every idea, big or small and from whomever it comes, has the potential to improve the lives of millions of people, and this is exactly the kind of work we want you to participate in.

Innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds bring in their unique perspectives. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are ready to translate the groundbreaking ideas of our customers into practical therapies, we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

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