Scientist Analytical Development 80-100 (f/m/d)

Lonza Group Ltd.; Basel; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs recognizing high

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Basel seeks a lab technician to perform pharmaceutical development and analytical studies for parenteral biologics, following SOPs and ensuring accurate documentation.

You will ensure proper operation of instruments and contribute to safe, compliant workflows in a dynamic team environment. The role emphasizes high-quality data reporting, collaboration across departments, and ongoing lab maintenance within a cGMP-regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Training on the job as lab technician (CTA, BTA or PTA).
• Experience as a research/technical assistant in pharma or chemical industry.
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated environment is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques for protein/peptide analytics.

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmaceutical development and analytical studies for parenteral drug products of biologics.
• Follow SOPs and current documentation practices.
• Maintain lab facilities, digital databases, and equipment.
• Operate instruments with guidance and ensure proper safety practices.
• Report, interpret and document scientific results; communicate findings.

Skills

Protein/peptide analytics

Data analysis & reporting

Laboratory software knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Education

Lab technician training (CTA/BTA/PTA)

Tools

Empower

Chromeleon

LIMS-system

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

What you will get: An agile career and a dynamic work culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do: Perform pharmaceutical development and / or analytical development studies for parenteral drug products of biologics (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, novel formats, ADCs) according to study protocols or other work instructions (including HPLC and CE purity methods, content by UV, identity, color, clarity and opalescence, pH, osmolality, extractable volume, CCI, visible particles, sub-visible particles and related DP analytics)

Follow applicable SOPs and current documentation practices

Main departmental/organizational responsibilities are to ensure proper information flow related to assigned IRP tasks and to contribute to departmental meetings and other departmental area, as needed

Maintains training status by completing required assigned trainings in a timely manner and attending on the job trainings (OJTs) and classroom trainings

Contributes to keep up of laboratory facilities, digital databases by engaging in periodic activities like cleaning and updates

Ensure proper maintenance of assigned equipment as IRP and other instruments in the laboratories.

Adheres to relevant safety and health protection following lab and safety instructions

Main laboratory responsibilities are IRP (Instrument Responsible Person) including associated training tasks for assigned simple instrument(s), to operate complex instruments with guidance.

And to manufacture / prepare and / or test non-GMP drug product samples for supportive stability studies and preclinical use (e.g. GLP tox studies), applying aseptic working techniques, as applicable

What we are looking for: Training on the job as lab technician (CTA, BTA or PTA)

Working experience as a research/ technical assistant in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, preferably in pharmaceutical development

Experience working in a cGMP-regulated environment is advantageous.

Strong working knowledge in relevant analytical techniques in protein/peptide analytics.

Experience with laboratory specific software (e.g. Empower, Chromeleon, LIMS-system)

Experience in reporting, interpretation and documentation of scientific results

Good communication and inter-personal skills; Ability to work independently in a team

Excellent communication, reporting and scientific skills in English

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.

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, 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.