Biopharma Manufacturing Specialist - Upstream/Downstream

Lonza; Oberwallis; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking manufacturing professionals to support upstream or downstream operations in a cGMP environment. This site-based role emphasizes close collaboration and precise manufacturing practices to deliver life-changing biopharmaceutical products.

The position offers opportunities to work across upstream and downstream operations, involving equipment troubleshooting, documentation, and participation in CAPA and change controls.

Qualifications

• Education in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including microbial or mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification.
• Understanding of GMP principles and pharmaceutical manufacturing practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support upstream or downstream manufacturing activities in compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot process equipment, evaluate results, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to environmental monitoring, safety initiatives, and risk assessment activities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including batch records and SOPs.
• Support investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPA activities.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and capital investment projects.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel on equipment operation and standard manufacturing practices.

Skills

Fluency in English

German language

Strong problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Biotechnology

Biology

Biochemical Engineering

Tools

DSP experience

Column Packing

Job description

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking manufacturing professionals to support upstream or downstream operations in a cGMP environment. This site-based role emphasizes close collaboration and precise manufacturing practices to deliver life-changing biopharmaceutical products.

The position offers opportunities to work across upstream and downstream operations, involving equipment troubleshooting, documentation, and participation in CAPA and change controls.