MSAT Scientist

Lonza; Geleen; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance recognition

Job summary

Lonza Geleen site is seeking an MSAT Scientist to execute process assessment and validation activities in close collaboration with clients, while operating with a high level of independence. You will provide GMP and aseptic manufacturing technical know‑how to the process development team and guide junior members.

The role offers an agile, inclusive workplace with compensation programs recognizing high performance and a strong focus on process improvement across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in process validation, GMP and aseptic manufacturing.
• Experience interacting with clients and internal teams; strong communication.
• Ability to train junior team members and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Drive process validation activities to meet timelines with internal/external parties.
• Assess process, APS, facility, equipment and materials from GMP perspective; identify risks and mitigation.
• Trend process performance data and propose improvements per Lonza NPI principles.
• Lead investigations for deviations and provide guidance on change controls.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Process validation

GMP compliance

Aseptic manufacturing

Risk mitigation

Technical guidance

Job description

MSAT Scientist
Location: Geleen, Netherlands
9 Month FTC
Minimum 4 days on Site.

TheMSATScientistis in charge ofexecuting process assessment and validation activities injoint collaborationwith the clientwithhighlevel ofindependency.

Provides technicalknow-howon GMP and aseptic manufacturing to process development team. Providesguidanceto thejunior member of the team.

What you will get:

• An agile dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

The full-time annual base pay for this position in The Netherlands is expected to range between 55,500,- EUR MIN and 77,700,- EUR MAX.Initialsalary placement within this range will bedeterminedbased on role‑related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

What you will do:

• Drivescompletion of process assessment and validation activitiesas per agreed timeline in close collaboration with internal and external parties
• Executesproper assessment on allprocessrelated areasincluding but not limited to the process, APS,facility,equipmentand materials fromGMPpoint of view,identifyingthe risks and suggestingappropriate mitigationstrategies.
• Drivesprocess performance data trending duringproduct lifecycle, assessing the process performance and provides suggestions for process improvementfollowing Lonza new product introduction (NPI) principles.
• Activelyparticipatesin troubleshooting and serves asinvestigationlead for process impacting deviations and investigations.
• Providestechnical guidance onchangecontrols and how they mightimpactcustomer processes.
• Provides supervision and technical guidance to the juniormembers of the team

What we are looking for:

• The position requiresextensiveknowledgein the field ofprocess validation,cell and gene therapy and applicable technologies, GMP and aseptic manufacturing, risk mitigation
• The position requiressolid experience ininteractingandcollaboratingwith the clientsand internal parties,includingprofessional communication and transparency
• The position involvesin training of junior members of team on their daily tasks
• This function requires solid knowledge and adherence to ATMP specific regulations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with various stakeholders

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.