Bioprocess Engineer, USP/DSP Lead — Mammalian

Lonza Group; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland is seeking a Bioprocess Engineer to join the Mammalian Business Division in upstream or downstream processing. You will lead manufacturing activities for clinical and commercial programs, ensuring safety and quality standards while enabling scalable production of therapeutic proteins.

We look for hands-on bioprocess experience, GMP know-how and strong communication in English (German a plus). Join a global leader investing in people and career growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related Life Science subject, or Bachelor’s holder with pharma production experience.
• Knowledge in USP units (bioreactors) or DSP units (chromatography).
• Couple of years working experience in biomanufacturing.
• GMP experience and understanding of bioprocess technology.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational activities for clinical and/or commercial manufacturing are on-time and within safety and quality standards.
• Act as the functional lead for preparation, manufacturing execution, cleaning and changeover in the assigned area.
• Lead defined USP areas (e.g., seed train, main cultivation or harvest) for production of therapeutic proteins with mammalian or microbial expressions.
• In charge of DSP areas (e.g., gain, polishing or filling) for purification of therapeutic proteins.

Skills

GMP experience

Bioprocess knowledge

English proficiency

German language

Education

Master’s Degree in Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering/Life Sciences

Bachelor’s degree with pharma production experience

Tools

USP knowledge

DSP knowledge

Job description

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland is seeking a Bioprocess Engineer to join the Mammalian Business Division in upstream or downstream processing. You will lead manufacturing activities for clinical and commercial programs, ensuring safety and quality standards while enabling scalable production of therapeutic proteins.

We look for hands-on bioprocess experience, GMP know-how and strong communication in English (German a plus). Join a global leader investing in people and career growth.