Analyst/Senior Analyst, Cell Culture Development

Lonza; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus to Tuas site

Medical insurance

Family coverage option

Dynamic culture

Job summary

Lonza Singapore is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst in Cell Culture Development to execute upstream mammalian cell culture work and advance processes for cGMP manufacturing. You will contribute to process development and troubleshooting in a lab setting, collaborating with global teams.

The role offers partial remote work (20%), a dynamic, inclusive culture, and comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Science field is required.
• Hands-on 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.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Good problem solving, analytical and teamwork skills.
• Weekend work on a rota is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory work in upstream cell culture to develop processes for cGMP manufacturing.
• Conduct routine mammalian cell culture and bioreactor runs at laboratory scale.
• Understand facility constraints and their impact on development activities.
• Contribute to process characterization through supporting studies.
• Interpret analytical data to guide next steps.
• Collaborate with site and global project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• May work weekends and public holidays as part of a rota.

Skills

Laboratory biology skills

Cell culture experience

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a relevant Science field

Tools

Ambr15 miniaturized bioreactors

Ambr250 miniaturised bioreactors

Laboratory scale bioreactors

Job description

Analyst/Senior Analyst, Cell Culture Development

Analyst/Senior Analyst, Cell Culture Development

The actual location of this job is in Singapore.

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 work in a highly dynamic environment where we utilize the latest cutting-edge equipment and technologies to exceed our customer’s expectations.

This is a laboratory role, working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the laboratory, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week) for administrative work.

What you will 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, and option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.

What you will do:

1. To perform hands-on laboratory work in the upstream cell culture team contributing to the development of processes suitable for the cGMP manufacturing.

2. Conduct routine mammalian cell culture processes including subcultures, ambr15 miniaturized bioreactors, ambr250 miniaturised bioreactors, rocking bioreactors and 10L laboratory scale bioreactors.

3. Develop an understanding of cGMP manufacturing facility constraints and their impact on development activities.

4. Contribute to process characterisation activities by performing supporting laboratory scale studies.

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

6. Working as part of a site and global project teams to ensure timely delivery of project work stages.

7. May work weekends and public holidays as part of a rotational schedule.

What we are looking for:

1. Degree in a relevant Science field or Equivalent.

2. Practical laboratory experience in cell culture and laboratory-scale bioreactor runs.

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

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

5. Good understanding of cGMP regulations.

6. Good problem solving, analytical and teamworking skills.

7. 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.

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.