ANT1 Trainee, Development Services - Purification

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

Benefits offered by this job

An agile career and dynamic working

An inclusive and ethical workplace

Job summary

Lonza Singapore is recruiting for the Career Conversion Program (CCP) at the Science Park Facility. The 15-month training includes on-the-job training at participating companies to build competencies for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will perform hands-on lab work for small-scale downstream purification of biologics, operate AKTA systems, and contribute to customer projects while adhering to GMP. The program emphasizes collaboration and real-time problem solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Science field or equivalent.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory work for small-scale downstream purification of biologics (primarily antibodies) following GMP.
• Set up and operate column & membrane chromatography (using AKTA chromatography systems), ultrafiltration and dead-end filtration systems.
• Contribute to customer projects by generating scientific data from experimental work.
• Record and review raw data to produce good quality process knowledge and data sets suitable for inspection by regulatory agencies.
• Deliver high quality communication (written reports, teleconferences, face-to-face meetings) to ensure an outstanding customer (both internal and external) experience.
• Working as part of a site and global project team, co-ordinate multiple projects and ensure timely delivery of project workstages.
• Facilitate communication between other departments in Singapore and across the global Lonza network.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science

Tools

AKTA chromatography systems

Filtration systems

Job description

The Career Conversion Program (CCP) training period lasts for 15 months. Structured on-the-job training (OJT) will be provided and conducted at the participating companies to facilitate the application of learning and to ensure that individuals acquire necessary competencies to perform at their job.

This is a fully site-based role at Science Park Facility. 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.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

What you'll do:

• Perform hands-on laboratory work for small scale downstream purification of biologics (primarily antibodies) following protocols and working to GMP standards.
• Follow work procedures to set up and operate column & membrane chromatography (using AKTA chromatography systems), ultrafiltration and dead-end filtration systems.
• Contribute to customer projects by generating scientific data from experimental work.
• Record and review raw data to produce good quality process knowledge and data sets suitable for inspection by regulatory agencies.
• Deliver high quality communication (written reports, teleconferences, face-to-face meetings) to ensure an outstanding customer (both internal and external) experience.
• Working as part of a site and global project team, co-ordinate multiple projects and ensure timely delivery of project workstages.
• Facilitate communication between other departments in Singapore and across the global Lonza network.

What we're looking for:

• Degree in a relevant Science field or equivalent
• Individual without prior working experience in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry may also apply
• Understanding of the application of mammalian cell culture for the production of biopharmaceuticals
• Understanding of cGMP regulations
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills

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.