Upstream Manufacturing Engineer – Cell Culture

Lonza; Jakarta Barat; On-site; IDR 497.842.000 - 829.738.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Jakarta Barat is seeking an Upstream Manufacturing Engineer to perform GMP operations and maintain lab standards. This role involves working with bioreactors and executing chromatography processes in a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and previous experience in a manufacturing industry. Excellent communication skills and a positive team-oriented demeanor are essential. Competitive compensation and dynamic workplace culture are offered.

Benefits

Agile career opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Fully paid medical insurance

Shift allowances

Daily company bus service

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field.
• Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMP manufacturing operations and equipment handling.
• Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitization.
• Operate bioreactors, monitoring pH/DO, CO2/O2.

Skills

GMP manufacturing operations

Aseptic techniques

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of cGMP applications

Team-oriented demeanor

Education

Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field

Tools

UNICORN

DeltaV

Job description

Upstream Manufacturing Engineer – Cell Culture

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people.

As a Biotechnologist at Lonza Mammalian business, you’ll be part of our globally recognized network, driving the production of mammalian cell culture and treatments. Join our best-in-class high performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and innovation.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.
• Fully paid medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
• Shift allowances.

What you’ll do:

• Perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitization and 6S housekeeping.
• Apply aseptic techniques for material handling and cell subculture.
• Operate bioreactors, monitoring pH/DO, CO2/O2, and cell performance.
• Execute chromatography, filtration, and pH/conductivity adjustments.
• Utilize process control systems (UNICORN, DeltaV) and documentation (SOPs, logbooks, BRs).
• Handle single-use technologies and sample submissions via LIMS.
• Prepare customer-specific solutions and set up equipment for operations (CIPs, buffer/media transfer).
• Plan and execute CIPs, ensuring correct pathways and configurations.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field.
• Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.
• Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP applications.
• Positive team-oriented demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to perform a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

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.

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.