MSAT Downstream Process Expert (6-Month Contract)

Lonza; Oberwallis; On-site; Vertraulich; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic culture

Inclusive workplace

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland is seeking an MSAT professional to lead downstream purification efforts on a 6-month contract. You will drive process validation, tech transfer, and continuous improvement while ensuring GMP compliance on site.

The role requires 3+ years in biopharma MSAT or downstream development, strong knowledge of chromatography/filtration/TFF, and proficiency in English. Collaborative cross-functional work is essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in biopharmaceutical MSAT, downstream development, or technical manufacturing support.
• Deep expertise in downstream purification unit operations (chromatography, filtration, TFF).
• Experience in process scale-up, tech transfer, and cGMP validation lifecycles.
• Proficiency in statistical process analysis, trending tools, and root-cause investigations.
• Degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or equivalent.
• Professional working proficiency in English and strong technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical oversight and execution of downstream process validation, scale-up, and technology transfer from R&D to commercial manufacturing.
• Act as the technical authority on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot process deviations, perform root cause analyses, and deliver robust CAPAs.
• Author, review, and maintain GMP process documentation, including validation protocols, technical reports, and SOPs.
• Champion continuous process improvement and monitor unit operation health through data analysis and statistics.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to maintain process reliability.
• Contribute downstream science data to regulatory filings and audit readiness.
• Share expertise to mentor operational teams on purification best practices.

Skills

MSAT experience

Downstream purification

Process scale-up

cGMP validation lifecycles

Statistical process analysis

English proficiency

Education

Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering / Biochemistry degree

Job description

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland is seeking an MSAT professional to lead downstream purification efforts on a 6-month contract. You will drive process validation, tech transfer, and continuous improvement while ensuring GMP compliance on site.

The role requires 3+ years in biopharma MSAT or downstream development, strong knowledge of chromatography/filtration/TFF, and proficiency in English. Collaborative cross-functional work is essential for project success.