Laboratory Associate - Analytical Development

Lonza Group; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks an experienced (Senior) Laboratory Technician for Analytical Development focused on ELISA, qPCR, and related analytics. You will work in a collaborative team, performing routine methods, data interpretation, and problem-solving to advance mammalian product development.

Required are a Lab Technician Training or a BSc in Life Sciences, plus fluency in German and English. Prior lab experience is valued, and Lonza emphasizes ethical practices and career growth.

Qualifications

• Lab technician training or a degree in life sciences.
• Experience in analytical laboratories and/or industry is beneficial.
• Knowledge of method development is an added advantage.
• Confident communication in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine analytical methods in an analytical development environment.
• Generate and collect high-quality data, including data analysis and interpretation of results.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary project teams to study and solve problems.
• Investigate unexpected results and troubleshoot in the laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support related activities.

Skills

ELISA experience

qPCR experience

Data analysis

Analytical development

Education

BSc in Life Sciences

Lab Technician Training

Job description

Laboratory Associate - Analytical Development

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 talented 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.

The site in Visp, Switzerland is growing and for our analytical development team for mammalian products, we are seeking experienced (Senior) Laboratory Technicians with significant work experience in ELISA, qPCR or similar methods and a passion for analytics to join our Lonza talent community. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the (Senior) Laboratory Technician position.

Key responsibilities:

Execution of routine analytical methods in an analytical development environment

Generation and collection of high-quality data, including performing data analysis and interpretation of results

Collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams to perform studies and support scientifically based solutions to complex problems

Investigations of unexpected results and troubleshooting in the laboratory

Implementation of improvements and new technical solutions

Maintenance of laboratory equipment and responsibility for associated laboratory activities

Key requirements:

Lab Technician Training or BSc degree in Life Sciences field

Previous experience in analytical laboratories and/or in industry is beneficial

Knowledge in method development is an added advantage

Confident communication in German and English

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 complex 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 meaningful 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.