Operator / Senior Operator 80%-100% (m/f/d)

Lonza Group; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Switzerland is seeking an Operator – Senior Operator for a fully site-based role in vaccine production. The position welcomes professionals at all experience levels and emphasizes real-time collaboration and strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will join a team delivering innovative manufacturing processes, performing start-up activities, qualification, commissioning, and GMP-compliant documentation, while maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, or related field, or a university degree in a relevant discipline.
• Previous GMP-regulated pharma/biopharma manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Fluent German and/or English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in the implementation and startup of innovative vaccine manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the qualification, commissioning, and validation of new production areas, systems, and equipment.
• Operate manufacturing equipment independently, including preparation, execution, monitoring, and cleaning activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform environmental monitoring, in-process controls (IPC), and sampling within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Monitor production processes, identify potential issues, and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure GMP-compliant and timely documentation of manufacturing activities using electronic systems and logbooks.
• Handle, inspect, clean, and store production equipment while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety & Quality

Communication (German/English)

Ownership & accountability

Education

Apprenticeship in pharma/chem/biotech or university degree

Job description

Operator / Senior Operator 80%-100% (m/f/d)

Operator / Senior Operator 80%-100% (m/f/d)

This is a fully site-based role.

This is an exciting time to join our team, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career. We’re seeking motivated and resilient individuals to play a key role in vaccine production—both during the project phase and as we transition to routine operations.

Join us as an Operator – Opportunities for All Experience Levels!

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.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What You Will Do

• Support project teams in the implementation and startup of innovative vaccine manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the qualification, commissioning, and validation of new production areas, systems, and equipment.
• Operate manufacturing equipment independently, including preparation, execution, monitoring, and cleaning activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform environmental monitoring, in-process controls (IPC), and sampling within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Monitor production processes, identify potential issues, and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure GMP-compliant and timely documentation of manufacturing activities using electronic systems and logbooks.
• Handle, inspect, clean, and store production equipment while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• We welcome candidates from all experience levels, including experienced manufacturing professionals and career changers with relevant qualifications.
• Completed apprenticeship in a pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, or related technical field, or a university degree in a relevant discipline.
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP-regulated environments is advantageous.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a team while demonstrating ownership and accountability.
• Fluent German and/or English communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in a 4-shift production environment.

About Lonza

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

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.