Bioprocess Engineer – Mammalian GMP Lead (Visp)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lifestyle benefits

Tailored benefits in Visp

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks an experienced biotechnology manufacturing specialist to lead campaigns for mammalian cell culture and purification. The role focuses on delivering GMP‑compliant production and robust documentation, with cross‑functional collaboration across the site.

You will oversee batch execution, deviations handling, and process optimization, while supporting capital projects and staff training. Fluency in English is required; German knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in biotechnology or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in biotechnology manufacturing.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and purification preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document manufacturing campaigns for mammalian cell culture.
• Lead cross-functional project teams as Functional Lead for manufacturing activities.
• Prepare SHE, Environmental Monitoring, risk assessments and mitigation.
• Create GMP‑compliant production documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee batch execution, deviations, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Support capital projects, equipment automation, commissioning and qualification.
• Train staff, support audits and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Strong communication

Team oriented

Structured problem solving

Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

Education

BSc/MSc biotechnology or related field

Tools

DeltaV

Syncade Emerson

Job description

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks an experienced biotechnology manufacturing specialist to lead campaigns for mammalian cell culture and purification. The role focuses on delivering GMP‑compliant production and robust documentation, with cross‑functional collaboration across the site.

You will oversee batch execution, deviations handling, and process optimization, while supporting capital projects and staff training. Fluency in English is required; German knowledge is a plus.