Operator / Senior Operator 80%-100% (m/f/d) — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Full description
Operator / Senior Operator 80%-100% (m/f/d)
Location: Visp, Switzerland
This is a fully site-based role.
This is an exciting time to join our team, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career. We’re seeking motivated and resilient individuals to play a key role in vaccine production—both during the project phase and as we transition to routine operations.
Join us as an Operator – Opportunities for All Experience Levels!
This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What You Will Get
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
What You Will Do
- Support project teams in the implementation and startup of innovative vaccine manufacturing processes.
- Contribute to the qualification, commissioning, and validation of new production areas, systems, and equipment.
- Operate manufacturing equipment independently, including preparation, execution, monitoring, and cleaning activities in accordance with approved procedures.
- Perform environmental monitoring, in-process controls (IPC), and sampling within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Monitor production processes, identify potential issues, and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure GMP-compliant and timely documentation of manufacturing activities using electronic systems and logbooks.
- Handle, inspect, clean, and store production equipment while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
What We Are Looking For
- We welcome candidates from all experience levels, including experienced manufacturing professionals and career changers with relevant qualifications.
- Completed apprenticeship in a pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, or related technical field, or a university degree in a relevant discipline.
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP-regulated environments is advantageous.
- Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality and compliance.
- Ability to work effectively in a team while demonstrating ownership and accountability.
- Fluent German and/or English communication skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to work in a 4-shift production environment.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across 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. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all 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're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming 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 83'500 - 126'500 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.
