Bioprocess Engineer USP (80-100%)

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

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you’ll get:

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

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you will do:

• Plan, execute, and document manufacturing campaigns for mammalian cell culture and purification processes.
• Lead cross-functional project teams as Functional Lead for all manufacturing-related aspects of assigned products.
• Prepare and manage SHE (Safety, Health & Environment), Environmental Monitoring, operational, and cleaning risk assessments, ensuring implementation of mitigation measures.
• Create, maintain, and implement GMP-compliant production documentation and ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements.
• Oversee manufacturing activities according to cGMP standards, including batch execution, deviation management, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Act as the manufacturing expert in capital investment projects, supporting design, commissioning, qualification, and automation of production facilities and equipment.
• Train biotechnologists/operators, support customer audits and inspections, and drive continuous improvement, innovation, and standardization initiatives within the production plant.

What we are looking for:

• BSC/MSc plus respectively > 3/2 years’ experience within the biotechnology industry.
• Strong biotechnology expertise and/or knowledge in biotechnical engineering preferable in the area of mammalian cell culture and primary capture operations.
• Practical experience with stainless steel and Single Use Systems.
• Good communication skills through interaction with all kinds of interfaces within and outside the organization; strong team orientation.
• Structured problem solving skills (Lean Six Sigma Yellow / Green Belt), focused and well-organized working attitude; open-minded for new ideas and suggestions; high motivation and dynamic drive; solution-oriented.
• Knowledge Delta V and/or Syncade Emerson systems is
• GMP understanding: Deviation / investigations including RCA, Change Management
• Fluent in English; knowledge in German is a plus

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.