Senior Scientist – Biologic Drug Substance

Lonza; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences is seeking a Senior Scientist to perform GMP manufacturing operations and maintain lab standards. Candidates should hold a degree in a related field and have relevant experience, with knowledge of biopharmaceutical processing being a plus. The role includes operating bioreactors and utilizing process control systems. This position requires a positive team-oriented demeanor along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Fully paid medical insurance

Daily company bus

Shift allowances

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.
• Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitisation and 6S housekeeping.
• Apply aseptic techniques for material handling and cell subculture.
• Operate bioreactors, monitoring pH/DO, CO2/O2, and cell performance.
• Execute chromatography, filtration, and pH/conductivity adjustments.
• Utilise process control systems and documentation.
• Handle single-use technologies and sample submissions via LIMS.

Skills

Team-oriented demeanor

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field

Tools

UNICORN

DeltaV

Job description

Senior Scientist – Biologic Drug Substance

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 a Biotechnologist at Lonza Mammalian business, you’ll be part of our globally recognized network, driving the production of mammalian cell culture and treatments.

Join our best-in-class high performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting‑edge biotechnology and innovation. Learn new skills and capabilities. Grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. Find out more about what a life at Lonza in Singapore could look like for you by watching this short video.

What you’ll get:

An agile career and dynamic working culture.

An inclusive and ethical workplace.

Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.

Fully paid medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidised premiums.

Shift allowances. The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do:

Perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.

Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitisation and 6S housekeeping.

Apply aseptic techniques for material handling and cell subculture.

Operate bioreactors, monitoring pH/DO, CO2/O2, and cell performance.

Execute chromatography, filtration, and pH/conductivity adjustments.

Utilise process control systems (UNICORN, DeltaV) and documentation (SOPs, logbooks, BRs).

Handle single-use technologies and sample submissions via LIMS.

Prepare customer‑specific solutions and set up equipment for operations (CIPs, buffer/media transfer).

Plan and execute CIPs, ensuring correct pathways and configurations.

What we’re looking for:

Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field.

Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.

Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.

Knowledge of cGMP applications.

Positive team‑oriented demeanour.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Willing to perform a rotating 12‑hour shift pattern.

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.