MSAT Process Specialist: Biopharma Downstream & Transfer

Lonza; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lonza AG in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a MSAT Process Specialist to support successful transfer, scale‑up, validation activities, and continuous improvement of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This site‑based role emphasizes hands‑on technical support and collaboration across functions.

The role requires a BS/MS in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry, with 3–5 years in process development or manufacturing support, strong purification expertise, and fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3–5 years in process development, MSAT, or manufacturing support in biopharma.
• Strong understanding of downstream (purification) processes.
• Experience with scale-up, technology transfer, and validation activities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee process validation activities in downstream unit operations.
• Support transfer of new manufacturing processes from R&D to manufacturing with scale-up and validation.
• Support root cause analysis for process deviations and CAPAs.
• Develop and revise process documentation and SOPs.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting and continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D).
• Support regulatory submissions.
• Conduct data analysis and trending to monitor process performance.

Skills

Process development MSAT

Downstream purification

Data analysis

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering/Biotech/Biochemistry

Job description

Lonza AG in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a MSAT Process Specialist to support successful transfer, scale‑up, validation activities, and continuous improvement of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This site‑based role emphasizes hands‑on technical support and collaboration across functions.

The role requires a BS/MS in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry, with 3–5 years in process development or manufacturing support, strong purification expertise, and fluency in