Laboratory Technician, Mammalian Analytical Development

Lonza; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lonza is seeking a laboratory professional for a fully site-based role in Switzerland. You will perform routine bioanalytical work supporting mammalian bioprocess development using ELISA, Gyrolab and qPCR, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

You have vocational training as a Laboratory Technician or a BSc/MSc in Biology or related Life Sciences, with hands-on experience in bioanalytical assays and strong attention to detail. English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on bioanalytical experience with ELISA and qPCR.
• Experience with Gyrolab, Spectramax, SoftMax Pro or HPLC/Empower.
• Structured, detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset in a fast-paced, close-knit team.
• English proficiency; German a plus.

Aufgaben

• Execute routine experimental lab work using ELISA, Gyrolab, and qPCR to support mammalian bioprocess development.
• Analyze process impurities and product samples to ensure adherence to quality and analytical standards.
• Maintain, evaluate, and qualify complex analytical laboratory instruments.
• Prepare, update, and maintain SOPs for laboratory equipment functionality.
• Collaborate with scientists and technicians to ensure smooth project execution.
• Support continuous process improvements within the Analytical Development Mammalian group.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, clean, and organized laboratory workspace.

Kenntnisse

Bioanalytical skills

Laboratory work

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Ausbildung

Lab Technician EFZ

BSc/MSc in Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

Gyrolab

qPCR

Spectramax

SoftMax Pro

HPLC/Empower

Jobbeschreibung

Fully site‑based roles

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.

Hours:

41 hours per week

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Execute routine experimental laboratory work using key bioanalytical techniques (primarily ELISA, Gyrolab, and qPCR) to support mammalian bioprocess development.
• Analyze process impurities and product samples to ensure adherence to strict quality and analytical standards.
• Perform regular maintenance, evaluation, and qualification of complex analytical laboratory instruments.
• Prepare, update, and maintain clear working instructions and SOPs for laboratory equipment functionality.
• Collaborate closely with scientists and laboratory technicians within a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth project execution.
• Support continuous process improvements within the Analytical Development (AD) Mammalian group by identifying workflow efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, clean, and organized laboratory workspace in accordance with safety guidelines.

What we are looking for:

• Vocational training as a Laboratory Technician (EFZ / apprenticeship) or a BSc/MSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related Life Sciences discipline.
• Demonstrated hands‑on laboratory experience performing bioanalytical assays, specifically ELISA ( ideally experience with Gyrolab, qPCR, Spectramax, SoftMax Pro or HPLC/Empower).
• Structured, detail-oriented approach to experimental work with strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced, close‑knit team environment.
• Motivated entry‑level candidates or recent graduates seeking their first industrial laboratory experience are encouraged to apply; mentoring and structured assay training will be provided.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required; German skills are a beneficial plus.

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.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.