Lonza

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 dedicated people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The site in Visp, Switzerland is growing and for our BioConjugates organization, we are currently looking for a MSAT BioConjugates Cleaning Expert (m/w/d) to support the MSAT Team for questions related to cleaning of production equipment. Lonza has a strong track record in the manufacturing of BioConjugates from early clinical to large scale commercial supplies. Our dedicated Protein Conjugation Plant facility (PCP) is recognized as a center of excellence for Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) as well as other classes of BioConjugates. We are experiencing an increased demand in this area and as part of Lonza’s Ibex® Dedicate model, new BioConjugation suites will be built out within a pre-existing shell.

In the position of MSAT Bioconjugates cleaning expert, you will play a crucial role in the network between the different departments as manufacturing, development, quality assurance and control. Become part of this great opportunity and apply now!

Check out more about what a career at Lonza in Visp, Switzerland could look like!

Key Responsibilities:

• Part of the MSAT Team, fulfilling the tasks of a cleaning responsible chemist in daily business
• Collaborate with the responsible project team (bioprocess engineer, plant supervisor, engineering, QA, QC) and ensure continuous and conceptional process optimization related to cleaning procedures. This includes single-use as well as multi-purpose equipment for the production of different cancer therapeutics in the PCP (protein conjugation plant) and IBEX productions suites
• Editing of instructions and working documents (SOPs, MCRs) for cleaning processes
• Represent the MSAT cleaning team during audits and inspections by authorities and customers
• Support the project teams for preparation, documentation or processing of deviations as well as for technical questions related to cleaning procedures
• Execution of tasks in the GMP environment

Key Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent experience, MSc ,BSc chemistry/process technology/biotechnology from university of applied sciences, comparable qualification or HF with several years of professional experience
• Fluent in English required, German fluency is desired
• Experience in pharmaceutical production and GMP environment
• Solution-oriented working
• Strong communication skills, empathy as well as high motivation and assertiveness
• Great initiative and independent work
• Openness to continuous improvement process

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves.

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.