Associate Principal Scientist Extractables & Leachables 80-100%

Lonza; Basel; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Inclusive workplace

Dynamic culture

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Basel is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist E&L to lead Extractables & Leachables studies and supervise a team within the DPS Forensic Chemistry group. You will oversee EL assessments, data interpretation, and the development of protocols and SOPs, driving scientific leadership.

The role requires a PhD and strong experience with hyphenated analytical methods, with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and cross-functional collaboration across Lonza sites.

Qualifikationen

• Substantial work experience with hyphenated analytical methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in reporting, interpretation and documentation of complex analytical data.

Aufgaben

• Perform and supervise Extractables & Leachables (EL) laboratory studies to support DPS projects and for external customers.
• Perform and supervise EL assessments according to internal procedures and best scientific practices.
• Supervise lab scientists and interns; review data and compile protocols, reports, and SOPs.
• Enable innovation and technical strategy projects; generate intellectual property; evaluate new technologies.
• Interact with Forensic Chemistry, DPS and broader Lonza network to coordinate efforts.

Kenntnisse

Analytical techniques

Scientific leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

English proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful 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 E&L 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:

Perform and supervise Extractables & Leachables (EL) laboratory studies (HS-GC-MS, GC-MS, LC-UV-MS) to support DPS projects, as well as perform services for external customers

Perform and supervise EL assessments according to Lonza internal procedures and best scientific practices

Supervise lab scientists and interns. Ensure effective use of resources (time, people, equipment and materials). Review and approve data, and compile protocols, reports and SOPs

Enable innovation and technical strategy projects, generate intellectual property, as well as evaluate and implement new technologies as required

Closely interact with the other functions across Forensic Chemistry, DPS and the wider Lonza network

Supervise installation, qualification and maintenance of instruments in DPS Forensic Chemistry according to current best practices and regulations

What we are looking for:

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Substantial work experience and background in hyphenated analytical methodologies

Good working knowledge in all relevant analytical techniques

Experience in reporting, interpretation and documentation of complex analytical data

Demonstrated scientific leadership

Good communication and inter-personal skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken 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.