Associate Principal Scientist / Bioanalytical Expert 80-100% (f/m/d)

Lonza; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist - Bioanalytical Expert at our Basel Stücki site in Switzerland. The role focuses on planning, reviewing and approving analytical work for biologics, including method transfer and GMP validation of potency assays for clinical and commercial products.

The successful candidate will oversee analytical methods such as cell-based assays and ELISA/LBA, serve as a customer contact, and ensure GMP documentation.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Biotechnology, Analytical Science, Biochemistry, or related Life Science subject.
• Significant work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Min. 3 years of experience with cGMP work.
• Knowledge of several bioanalytical methodologies, including cell-based assays, ligand binding assays, etc.
• Prior experience supporting and presenting in audits is desirable.
• Ability to lead complex investigations under GMP.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems (LIMS, electronic lab notebook, document management).
• Excellent communication skills, team player, flexible and able to manage complexity.
• Proficient knowledge of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, review and approve analytical lab work for biologics, including method transfer and validation of potency assays under GMP.
• Responsible for analytical methods such as cell-based assays and ELISA/LBA.
• Act as point of contact for customers.
• Handle GMP-compliant documentation and processes.
• Contribute to scientific field by solving problems and performing complex investigations under GMP.
• Present work at conferences or in peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Problem solving

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

Master degree in Biotechnology/ Analytical Science/ Biochemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Associate Principal Scientist / Bioanalytical Expert 80-100% (f/m/d)

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For our successful Drug Product (DP) focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Associate Principal Scientist-Bioanalytical Expert position.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

• Hold responsibility for planning, review and approval of analytical laboratory work for biologics, including method transfer and validation of potency assays for clinical and commercial products under GMP
• Responsible for analytical methods such as cell-based assays, ELISA/LBA, etc.
• Act as point of contact for customers
• Handle GMP-compliant documentation and processes
• Contribute to scientific field or technique by solving scientific problems within the department including complex investigations under GMP
• Presenting work at scientific conferences or in peer-reviewed publications

What we are looking for:

• Master Degree in Biotechnology, Analytical Science, Biochemistry, or related Life Science subject
• Significant work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Min. 3 years of experience with cGMP work
• Knowledge of several bioanalytical methodologies, including mammalian cell culture, preparation of primary cells, cell-based assays, ligand binding assays, etc
• Prior experience supporting and presenting in audits is desirable
• Ability to lead complex investigations under GMP
• Familiarity of working with electronic documentation systems (laboratory notebook, document management, LIMS)
• Excellent communication skills, team player, flexible and able to manage complexity
• Proficient knowledge of written and spoken English. Any other languages are a plus

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.

Reference: R79956

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.