DSP Bioprocess Engineer

Lonza; 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

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As the global manufacturing partner for many different customers, we are increasing manufacturing capacity. As other businesses face growing economic uncertainty, we are fortunate to have opportunities for expansion. Through this new collaboration, our work will have a significant, direct and long-term impact on the management of this global pandemic.

In order to support our continued growth Lonza is seeking Bioprocess Engineers with a relevant background in Life Sciences and a passion for Biotechnology to join our talent community in Visp, Switzerland . Become part of this great opportunity and join our team by applying for the position as Bioprocess Engineer within our Mammalian Business Division either in Upstream Processing or Downstream Processing.

Key responsibilities:

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

Key requirements:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related Life Science subject, or Bachelor’s holder with experience in pharma production
• Knowledge in either USP (such as bioreactors) or DSP units (such as chromatography)
• Couple of years working experience in biomanufacturing required
• GMP experience and understanding of bioprocess technology
• Excellent communication skills in English, good German skills of advantage

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving sophisticated problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a significant difference.

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.