Bioprocess Engineer

Switzerland, Visp Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.
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.As the global manufacturing partner for many different customers, we are growing manufacturing capacity.
As other businesses face increasing economic uncertainty, we are fortunate to have opportunities for expansion.
Through this new collaboration, our work will have a significant, direct and long-term impact!In order to support our continued growth Lonza is seeking Bioprocess Engineers with a relevant background in Life Sciences and a passion for Biotechnology to join our talent community in Visp, Switzerland.
Become part of this great opportunity and join our team by applying for the position as Bioprocess Engineer in Microbial Upstream, Downstream or Bio-Conjugates for a new medicine in a new asset!What you'll do :
Ensure timely execution of operational activities for clinical and commercial manufacturing while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Serve as a subject matter expert in the design, commissioning, and qualification of new facilities, as well as preparation, execution, cleaning, and changeovers in assigned areas.
Lead one or more specialized areas, such as:
Upstream processing (e.G., inoculation, main cultivation, or primary recovery); downstream processing; Bio-Conjugates Perform manufacturing tasks in compliance with cGMP guidelines, including batch execution, test result evaluations, equipment troubleshooting, and resolution recommendations.
Review production documentation, address deviations and change requests, and implement CAPAs to maintain high-quality GMP standards.
Participate the development and review of automation recipes for equipment and facility components.
Train production personnel on assigned products.
Actively participate in audits and customer visits.
What we're looking for :
Master's degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Process Engineering, or a related Life Science field (or a Bachelor's degree with relevant pharmaceutical production experience).
Expertise in Upstream, Downstream processing, or Bio-conjugation technology.
Experience in bio-manufacturing and/or scaling up a biopharmaceutical facility, with cGMP experience being an advantage.
Excellent English communication skills; German proficiency is aplus.
An organized and goal-oriented approach to work, with a willingness to consider new ideas, strong motivation, and a problem-solving approach.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging (IDB) Inclusion is one of Lonza's four core values, alongside integrity, innovation and initiative.
We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community and culture.
We also recognize the value of every person's contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences and beliefs - including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion.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.Reference:
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