Analyst/Senior Analyst, Cell Culture Development

Lonza Group Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical insurance

Company bus to Tuas site

Job summary

The Analyst/Senior Analyst, Cell Culture Development role is based in Singapore. You will join the Cell Culture Development team within Development Services at Lonza Singapore, executing mammalian cell line and upstream process development activities to support cGMP manufacturing.

You will work in a dynamic lab environment using Ambr mini-bioreactors and 10L scales, collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Some remote administrative work may be required up to 20% of your time.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant science field.
• Experience in cell culture and laboratory-scale bioreactor runs.
• Experience with mammalian suspension cell culture.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on lab work in upstream cell culture for cGMP processes.
• Run mammalian culture with Ambr bioreactors and 10L scales.
• Understand facility constraints on development activities.
• Support process characterisation with lab-scale studies.
• Interpret analytical data to define next steps.
• Collaborate with site and global project teams; weekends may be required.

Skills

Cell culture

Lab techniques

cGMP knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Science degree

Tools

Ambr15

Ambr250

Rocking bioreactors

10L bioreactors

Job description

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 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 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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life‑changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong. You will feel at home at Lonza if you: 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, you 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. Join us. Be you.