Senior Scientist QC HPLC (f/m/d)

Lonza; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Scientist to join the QC HPLC Mammalian and mRNA team. You will lead investigations on deviations, perform RCA, and implement CAPA while coaching junior QC staff.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, data integrity, and method transfer across analytical platforms. Ideal candidates hold a Master or PhD in a life science, 5–10 years pharma experience, and strong HPLC/CE/icIEF know-how.

Qualifikationen

• Master or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of proven pharma industry experience.
• Strong GMP understanding and compliance experience.
• Experience with HPLC, CE or icIEF desired.
• Experience with LIMS and CDS is a plus.
• Proficient in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead investigator for deviations and CAPA in QC HPLC projects.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement CAPAs.
• Coach junior QC colleagues and mentor team.
• Review QC analyses and evaluate results.
• Prepare technical documents, test methods, and reports.
• Maintain GMP readiness and participate in audits.
• Support process optimization and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Lead methods validation for HPLC, CE, icIEF.
• Represent HPLC team in project teams.

Kenntnisse

GMP knowledge

HPLC

CE

icIEF

LIMS

CDS

English proficiency

German knowledge

Ausbildung

Master or PhD in chemistry/biochemistry/biology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Switzerland, Visp

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated 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.

We are looking for a Scientist to join our QC HPLC Mammalian and mRNA team in Visp. Become part of our energetic and growing international team and take the opportunity to work on interesting projects in the rapidly developing field of Biologics.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigation and management of deviations, as Lead Investigator
• Root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA implementation for project topics, and general lab topic.
• Coaching and mentoring of junior QC colleagues.
• QC analytical review and evaluation of results.
• Technical writing and document review (test methods, APs, protocols, reports).
• Quality oversight and audit readiness in GMP-regulated labs (participation in audits for assigned projects).
• Support optimization of laboratory processes and workflows
• Continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Implementation, optimization, transfer and validation of analytical methods, with focus on HPLC, CE and icIEF.
• Responsibility for all HPLC project related tasks and representation of HPLC team in the project team for the assigned projects.
• Processing of investigations, change requests and deviations under cGMP.Extraction and evaluation of analytical data, preparation of reports and presentations.
• Preparation, review and approval of documents to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Expertise in analytical and technical issues for the assigned projects.

Key Requirements

• Master or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of proven experience in pharma industry.
• Good understanding of GMP required.
• Experience with HPLC, CE or icIEF desirable.
• Ideally experience with IT systems like LIMS and CDS.
• Proficient in English, German is a plus.

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 meaningful 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 significant difference.