MSAT DSP Process Expert, Mammalian Cell Culture

Lonza Group; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Visp is hiring a Process Expert - MSAT DSP to ensure robust downstream purification for mammalian cell culture manufacturing. You will lead transfer, scale‑up, and troubleshooting, ensuring high quality and compliant processes.

Strong cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, QA, and MSAT is essential. The role requires advanced degrees in biotech or related fields, hands-on DSP experience, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Proven experience in downstream processing (purification) for mammalian cell culture biopharmaceutical manufacturing or MSAT environments.
• In-depth technical expertise in unit operations such as chromatography, filtration, and process scale-up.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and structured investigation skills in GMP manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English; German language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact and SME for DSP in mammalian cell culture manufacturing within Ibex.
• Lead technical transfer, scale-up, and implementation of downstream purification processes into clinical and commercial facilities.
• Perform technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and lead complex investigations for deviations and yield non-conformances.
• Analyze manufacturing data, monitor process consistency, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, QA, MSAT Lab, and customers to ensure smooth manufacturing execution.
• Author, review, and approve batch records, campaign summaries, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Structured investigation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in biotech/chem eng

Tools

Chromatography

Filtration UF/DF

TFF

Viral filtration

Process scale-up

Job description

Lonza Visp is hiring a Process Expert - MSAT DSP to ensure robust downstream purification for mammalian cell culture manufacturing. You will lead transfer, scale‑up, and troubleshooting, ensuring high quality and compliant processes.

Strong cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, QA, and MSAT is essential. The role requires advanced degrees in biotech or related fields, hands-on DSP experience, and excellent English communication.