Manufacturing Specialist Mammalian (m/f/d) — Lonza
- Location
- CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 505 days ago
Role overview
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.
Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people.
- 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:
- Execute manufacturing activities in either the Upstream Processing or Downstream Processing area according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities:
- Execute manufacturing activities in either the Upstream Processing or Downstream Processing area according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution
- 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
- Assist 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
- Engage in Capital investment projects for building and commissioning of new manufacturing units as manufacturing expert.
- Responsible for delivering all input required for the specific set-up, commissioning and qualification of the manufacturing suites and equipment
- Responsible for the training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations Key requirements:
- Completed chemical / biopharmaceutical education or corresponding training qualification, Bachelor / Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering or related disciplines is an advantage
- Sound knowledge of biotechnological processes either in the area of microbial and/or mammalian cultivation or in the area protein purification
Additional details
- Responsible for the training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations
- Fluency in English required, fluency in German is considered a plus Open to work in shift (4-shift system) Basic GMP understanding is a plus
Notes and original content
- Key requirements:
- Fluency in English required, fluency in German is considered a plus
- Open to work in shift (4-shift system)
- Basic GMP understanding is a plus
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?
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.
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