MSAT Process Expert DSP

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

Join our Manufacturing Science and Technology team in Visp to lead vital downstream purification processes that bring life-saving biopharmaceuticals to clinical and commercial reality on a 6-month contract.

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.
• Competitive hourly rate.

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

What you will do:

• 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, execute root cause analyses, and deliver robust CAPAs.
• Author, review, and maintain critical GMP process documentation, including validation protocols, technical reports, and standard operating procedures.
• Champion continuous process improvement and monitor unit operation health through advanced data analysis, trending, and statistical evaluation.
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to maintain uncompromised process reliability.
• Contribute critical downstream process science data to regulatory filings and audit readiness activities.
• Share expertise to mentor operational teams on purification best practices and emerging technical methodologies.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in biopharmaceutical MSAT, downstream process development, or technical manufacturing support.
• In-depth technical mastery of downstream purification unit operations (e.g., chromatography, filtration, TFF).
• Demonstrated experience in process scale-up, technology transfer, and cGMP validation lifecycles.
• Proficiency with statistical process analysis, trending tools, and systematic root-cause investigation methods.
• Degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or an equivalent scientific or engineering discipline.
• Professional working proficiency in English, with strong technical writing and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they 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.