Scientist (all genders) Quality Control, Microbiology (80-100%)

CH12 Lonza AG; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family allowances

Childcare support

Discounts for local businesses and at­

Travel allowances

Subsidized meals

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland is seeking a Scientist to join the Microbiology Quality Control team. You will represent QC Microbiology in meetings, perform analyses, and drive improvements to ensure flawless operations on site.

The role requires an MSc or PhD in Microbiology or related fields, with strong English and knowledge of GMP. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Microbiology, Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• GMP knowledge is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English is essential; German language skills are advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Represent QC Microbiology in internal and customer meetings, audits, and inspections for assigned projects.
• Provide scientific SME support for project-specific analyses and microbial analyses in QC Microbiology.
• Coordinate completion of work packages within business units with timely cross-team communication.
• Collect, investigate, and evaluate verification data; identify weaknesses and implement corrective actions.
• Define cGMP examinations during deviations to maintain compliance and track record.
• Contribute to creation and release of technical docs, verification plans and reports.
• Develop and verify analytical microbiology methods to uphold quality standards.
• Support other departments with QA tasks and contribute to Visp site projects.
• Drive continuous process improvements to maintain competitive edge.
• Be ready for on-call duty approx 3-4 times per year, from home.

Skills

English language proficiency

German language skills

Education

MSc or PhD in Microbiology, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

The actual location of this job is in VISP, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Join Lonza AG's Microbiology Quality Control team in Visp, Switzerland as a Scientist and contribute to our success in life sciences.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Along with competitive salaries, you’ll find a wide range of lifestyle, family and leisure benefits available.
• Depending on your location, these benefits could include family allowances, childcare support, discounts for local businesses and attractions, travel allowances, and subsidized meals.

What you'll do:

• Represent the QC Microbiology department at internal and customer meetings, audits, and inspections for assigned projects.
• Scientific SME for project-specific analyses and other microbial analyses in QC Microbiology: Monitoring, evaluating, and, if necessary, coordinating the implementation of current improvements.
• Coordinate completion of work packages within business units, ensuring timely communication among interdisciplinary teams.
• Collection, investigation, and evaluation of verification data, identifying weak points, and implementing corrective measures to ensure flawless operations.
• Defining cGMP examinations in the event of deviations, ensuring compliance and maintaining our proven track record of excellence.
• Participation in the creation and release of technical documentation, including the development of verification plans and reports.
• Development and verification of analytical microbiology methods to uphold our strict standards of quality.
• Supporting other departments with Quality Assurance tasks and contributing to various projects at the Visp site team.
• Driving process improvements to maintain our competitive edge.
• Readiness for on-call duty approximately 3-4 times per year, with assignments carried out from home.

What we are looking for:

• MSc or PhD in Microbiology, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Proven work experience in pharmaceutical Quality Control, particularly with endotoxin and/or bioburden analysis is highly desirable.
• GMP knowledge is highly desirable.
• You stay organized and manage to keep an overview of many tasks even when times are very busy.
• You enjoy being in contact with many different internal and external partners.
• Proficiency in English is essential; German language skills are advantageous.
• This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will have a significant impact!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people.

For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility.

How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves.

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment.

Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences.

In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world.

The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year.

Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• 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, you 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.

Join us. Be you.