About this role
Manufacturing Line Specialist
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.
Due to the growth at our site in Visp, we are currently looking for several Manufacturing Specialists for our Ibex-facility. In this role, you will be responsible for performing operational activities of assigned manufacturing projects in Buffer Media & Production Support (BMS) in our 6x20K Mammalian facility
Key responsibilities:
- Complete manufacturing activities in BMS 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
- Responsible for the training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations
- Serve as deputy for Shift Team Lead when needed
Key requirements:
- Completed chemical / biopharmaceutical education or corresponding training qualification, Bachelor / Master's degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering or related fields is an advantage
- Sound knowledge of biotechnological processes either in the area of microbial and/or mammalian cultivation or protein purification
- Excellent communication skills, great teammate, driven and solution-oriented
- Fluency in English required, fluency in German is considered a plus
- Must be open to work in shift (4-shift system)
- Solid GMP operations experience a must
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 meaningful 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 significant difference.
Other facts
About Lonza
Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs.
For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.
What you'll do
- The Manufacturing Specialist will perform operational activities in the Buffer Media & Production Support area, ensuring compliance with cGMP guidelines and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. They will also assist in document preparation and training of manufacturing staff.
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