Scientist 6 months fix-term contract 80-100%
About this role
The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.
What you’ll get:
An agile career and a dynamic work culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
What you’ll do:
Execute assigned laboratory and project tasks according to written procedures
Document laboratory activities following data integrity principles
Maintain assigned equipment as Instrument Responsible Person (IRP)
Operate complex instruments with guidance and support
Apply aseptic techniques to prepare and test non-GMP drug product samples
Collaborate with laboratory teams to improve workflows and efficiency
Participate in routine lab activities such as cleaning and database updates
What we’re looking for:
Vocational training as lab technician or degree in science or engineering (BSc, MSc) in a relevant discipline, e.g. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
Work experience as a research/technical assistant in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, preferably in pharmaceutical development
Work experience in relevant pharmaceutical development technologies
Experience with parenteral dosage forms, protein formulation and analytics and aseptic working techniques is a plus
Good knowledge of reporting, interpretation and documentation of scientific results
Excellent communication, reporting and scientific skills in English
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.
Company at a glance
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.
Top Benefits
- Agile career
- Dynamic work culture
- Inclusive workplace
- Ethical workplace
- Performance-based compensation
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