Manufacturing Line Specialist - Day Shift (m/f/d) 80%-100%

Lonza Group Ltd.; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Professional development

Benefits dependent on role

Job summary

Lonza Visp site is seeking a biopharmaceutical manufacturing professional to support upstream or downstream processes in a GMP environment. You will troubleshoot equipment, contribute to QA documentation, and assist in safety and CAPA activities.

Join a fully site-based team with relocation support for eligible candidates and opportunities for professional development in a fast-growing Biotech setting at Lonza.

Qualifications

• Education in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including microbial or mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a regulated environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing practices is beneficial.
• Previous experience in DSP and Column Packing.

Responsibilities

• Support upstream or downstream manufacturing activities in compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot process equipment, evaluate results, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to environmental monitoring, safety initiatives, and risk assessment activities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including batch records and SOPs.
• Support investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPA activities.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and capital investment projects.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel on equipment operation and standard manufacturing practices.

Skills

Biotech knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

GMP awareness

English fluency

Education

Biotechnology or Life Sciences degree

Tools

DSP equipment

Column Packing

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join our Ibex manufacturing team in Visp and play a key role in delivering life-changing biopharmaceutical products. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing operations while developing technical expertise in upstream or downstream processing within a fast-growing and innovative environment. 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.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Support upstream or downstream manufacturing activities in compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot process equipment, evaluate results, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to environmental monitoring, safety initiatives, and risk assessment activities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including batch records and SOPs.
• Support investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPA activities.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and capital investment projects.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel on equipment operation and standard manufacturing practices.

What we are looking for

• Education in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including microbial or mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a regulated environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Understanding of GMP principles and pharmaceutical manufacturing practices is beneficial.
• Previous experience in DSP and Column Packing.

Our role is based on morning and afternoon shift (rotation) Mon -Fri with some flexibility.

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.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong. You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• 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, you 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. Join us. Be you.