Analyst, Cell Culture Development, DS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Transport provided from MRT locations

Global benefits program

Job summary

Lonza Singapore is seeking a hands-on scientist to join the Cell Culture Development team in Development Services. The role focuses on mammalian cell line and upstream process development, supporting technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing, and troubleshooting across lab and manufacturing scales.

You will work on development activities using Ambr mini-bioreactors and lab-scale bioreactors, in a site-based setting at Tuas, with close collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant Science field or Equivalent.
• Practical laboratory experience in cell culture and laboratory-scale bioreactor runs.
• Experience with mammalian suspension cells is beneficial.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations and cell culture processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on lab work in cell line and upstream process development for tech transfer to cGMP manufacturing.
• Support process validation and characterization with lab-scale studies.
• Interpret analytical data to define next steps and deliver timely project milestones.
• Collaborate within site and global project teams to ensure quality outputs.
• Communicate results effectively via reports and meetings.
• Work with mammalian cell culture across development stages (Cell Line Development, Ambr mini-bioreactors, lab-scale bioreactors).

Skills

Cell culture

Laboratory experience

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Weekend rota

Education

Science degree or diploma

Tools

Bioreactors

Ambr15

Ambr250

Laboratory equipment

Job description

You will be joining the Cell Culture Development team within Development Services at Lonza Singapore. Development Services are responsible for the laboratory-scale development and characterization of manufacturing processes used for the production of novel therapeutic recombinant proteins for Lonza’s global client base. The purpose of this role is to execute mammalian cell line and upstream process development activities and to provide technical expertise to support troubleshooting activities at both laboratory and manufacturing scale. You will be working in a highly dynamic environment where we utilize the latest cutting-edge equipment and technologies to exceed our customer’s expectations.

This is a fully site‑based role at Singapore Tuas. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you’ll get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture in a global life sciences leader.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace that values diversity and integrity.

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Professional growth opportunities through cross-functional projects and global exposure.

• Comprehensive medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.

• Company transport provided from designated MRT locations to and from the Tuas site.

• Access to Lonza’s full suite of employee benefits: www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• To perform hands‑on laboratory work in the cell line and upstream process development team contributing to the development of processes suitable for technology transfer to the cGMP manufacturing teams. An understanding of cGMP manufacturing facility constraints and their impact on development activities will be developed.

• Contribute to process validation / characterisation activities by performing supporting laboratory scale studies.

• Interpret analytical data provided by the analytical team to define subsequent steps.

• Working as part of a site and global project team and ensure timely delivery of project work stages.

• Deliver high quality communication to ensure an outstanding customer experience (written reports, teleconferences and face‑to‑face meetings).

• Mammalian cell culture processes include Cell Line Development (routine cell culture); Process Development (ambr15 miniaturized bioreactors, 10L laboratory scale bioreactors); Process Characterisation (ambr250 miniaturised bioreactors, 10L laboratory scale bioreactors).

What we are looking for

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant Science field or Equivalent.

• Practical laboratory experience in cell culture and laboratory‑scale bioreactor runs.

• Experience in culture conditions for mammalian suspension cells is beneficial.

• Understanding of the theory and application of recombinant protein expression using mammalian cell culture systems.

• Understanding of cGMP regulations.

• Good problem solving, analytical and teamworking skills.

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).

• The role will require weekend working on a rota based system.

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.