Internship Mammalian Analytical Development 80-100%

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Recognition-based compensation

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland invites talented students to an internship or thesis project in Analytical Development in Biologics Mammalian. The role is fully site-based and lasts 9 to 12 months, supporting routine testing and data generation to help ensure quality and safety in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will work with HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, LC-MS and other analytical methods, gain hands-on lab experience, analyze data, implement improvements, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of biochemical methods; hands-on lab experience is a plus.
• Scientific curiosity and interest in analytical chemistry.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills preferred.
• Basic programming knowledge is a plus.
• Strong English communication and collaboration.
• Good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Assist routine testing of protein therapeutics using HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, LC-MS, or similar methods.
• Generate and analyze high-quality data; interpret results.
• Work independently on improvements and new technical solutions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and related activities.

Skills

Biochemical methods

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Programming basics

English communication

Education

Life sciences student

Tools

HPLC

CE-SDS

icIEF

LC-MS

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.

For our recently launched outstanding biological manufacturing and development concept in Visp, Switzerland, we currently have an opening for students who would like to do an internship or write a thesis linked to the pharmaceutical industry. This internship will be in Analytical Development in Biologics Mammalian. Become part of this exciting opportunity and join our team by applying for this internship.

The duration is between 9 and 12 months.

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 will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the routine testing of protein therapeutics (HPLC, CE‑SDS, icIEF, LC‑MS or other methods)
• Generation and collection of high‑quality data, including performing data analysis and interpretation of results
• Working independently on the implementation of improvements and development of new technical solutions
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and responsibility for associated laboratory activities

What we are looking for:

• Basic knowledge of biochemical methods is a must. Hands‑on laboratory experience is beneficial
• Scientific curiosity and interest in analytical chemistry
• Skills in data analysis and interpretation are desired
• Basic knowledge of programming languages is a plus
• Collaborative and good communication skills in English
• A reasonable sense of humor

About Lonza

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.