MSAT Process Specialist - Biopharma Downstream & Scale-Up

Lonza; Schweiz; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lifestyle benefits

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Lonza Visp site in Switzerland is seeking an MSAT Process Specialist for DSP to support successful transfer, scale-up, and validation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This in-person role emphasizes collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to ensure robust operations.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in process development/MSAT within biopharma, strong downstream purification expertise, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related science.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in process development, MSAT, or manufacturing support in biopharma.
• Strong understanding of downstream (purification) manufacturing processes.
• Experience with process scale-up, technology transfer, and validation activities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; knowledge of cGMP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee process validation activities in downstream unit operations.
• Support transfer of new manufacturing processes from R&D to manufacturing with successful scale-up and validation.
• Support root cause analysis for process deviations and implement CAPAs.
• Develop and revise process documentation, including validation protocols, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams.
• Support regulatory submissions and data analysis to monitor process performance.

Skills

Process development

MSAT experience

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Lonza Visp site in Switzerland is seeking an MSAT Process Specialist for DSP to support successful transfer, scale-up, and validation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This in-person role emphasizes collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to ensure robust operations.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in process development/MSAT within biopharma, strong downstream purification expertise, and fluency in English.