Biotechnologist, 2K (Mammalian)

Lonza; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career and dynamic working culture

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Fully paid medical insurance

Shift allowances

Daily company bus service

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences is seeking individuals for GMP manufacturing operations in Singapore. The role involves operating bioreactors, sanitizing, and applying aseptic techniques. Candidates should possess a degree in science or engineering, along with relevant experience in a cleanroom or manufacturing environment. Team-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and willingness to work rotating shifts are encouraged to apply. Lonza values ethical practices and the positive impact on lives worldwide.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP applications is required.
• Willingness to perform a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitization and 6S housekeeping.
• Apply aseptic techniques for material and cell culture handling.

Skills

Knowledge of biopharmaceutical processing

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented demeanor

Education

Degree or diploma in a related science/engineering field

Tools

UNICORN

DeltaV

Job description

Location: Singapore, Tuas

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

What You’ll 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, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
• shift allowances.

What You’ll Do

• perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
• maintain facility and lab standards through sanitization and 6S housekeeping.
• apply aseptic techniques for material and cell culture handling.
• operate bioreactors, monitoring pH/DO, CO2/O2, and cell performance.
• execute chromatography, ultrafiltration, and pH/conductivity adjustments.
• utilize process control systems (UNICORN, DeltaV) and documentation (SOPs, logbooks, BRs).
• handle single-use technologies and sample submissions via LIMS.
• prepare customer‑specific solutions and set up equipment for operations (CIPs, buffer transfer).
• plan and execute CIPs (downstream), ensuring correct pathways and configurations.

What We’re Looking For

• degree or diploma in a related science/engineering field.
• knowledge of biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.
• relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.
• knowledge of cGMP applications.
• positive team‑oriented demeanor.
• strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• willing to perform a rotating 12‑hour shift pattern.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Reference: R72335