Manufacturing Specialist (m/w/d) — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 31 days ago
Role overview
Switzerland, Visp
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.
- Switzerland, Visp
- Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents.
- Key responsibilities:
- Execute manufacturing activities in either the Upstream Processing, Downstream Processing or Buffer Media and Production Support (BMS) areas according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution (organizing workload and assigning tasks to Biotechnologists), evaluating test results, ensuring completeness of production activities including IPC checks and sample delivery, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution.
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities:
- Execute manufacturing activities in either the Upstream Processing, Downstream Processing or Buffer Media and Production Support (BMS) areas according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution (organizing workload and assigning tasks to Biotechnologists), evaluating test results, ensuring completeness of production activities including IPC checks and sample delivery, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution.
- First point of contact for raising deviations and supporting root cause analysis, and escalating issues appropriately to the Team Lead Operations and area lead.
- Support the preparation of SHE (Safety, Health, environment), EM (Environmental Monitoring), operation and cleaning risk assessment for the assigned products and the implementation and control of defined measures
- Support document preparation (e.g. electronic batch records, SOPs) specific to the assigned production area
- Review production documentation and work on deviations, change requests and implementation of CAPAs to ensure high-quality GMP standards
- Responsible for the training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations
- Working as production expert in Capital investment projects for building and commissioning of the manufacturing units.
- Responsible for delivering all input required for the specific set-up, commissioning and qualification of the manufacturing suites and equipment including automation.
- Executes real-time batch record review, including issue resolution with QA and manufacturing leads.
Additional details
- Supports Engineering and workshops for campaign preparation and change-over activities in the facility.
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 Visp. 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?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and 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?
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