Analyst, Development Services - Cell Culture

Lonza Group Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Company transport to Tuas site

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lonza Singapore is seeking a hands-on Cell Culture Development scientist to advance cell line and upstream processes for technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing. Based at Tuas, you will perform laboratory-scale development and contribute to validation activities.

You will work in a dynamic team, analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings clearly to project teams, ensuring timely delivery and high quality results.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant Science field or equivalent.
• Practical laboratory experience in cell culture and laboratory-scale bioreactor runs.
• Experience with culture conditions for mammalian suspension cells is beneficial.
• Understanding of recombinant protein expression using mammalian cell culture systems.
• Familiarity with cGMP regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work weekends on a rota-based system.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory work in cell line and upstream process development.
• Contribute to process development for technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing teams.
• Develop understanding of facility constraints and their impact on development.
• Support process validation/characterisation studies by lab work.
• Interpret analytical data to define next steps.
• Collaborate with site and global project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate results clearly through reports and meetings.
• Work with mammalian cell culture processes including ambr15, 10L bioreactors.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Upstream process development

Data analysis & interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in Science

Tools

Ambr15 mini bioreactors

Ambr250 mini bioreactors

10L laboratory bioreactors

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.