CCP6 Trainee - Analytical Scientist

Lonza Group Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CCP6 Trainee - Analytical Scientist, focusing on protein characterization and analytical testing. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic team, contributing to the development of therapeutic proteins. You will engage in cutting-edge techniques such as mass spectrometry, HPLC, and more, ensuring compliance with ICH guidelines and GMP standards. The collaborative environment fosters innovation and personal growth, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in life sciences. If you're passionate about science and eager to drive improvements, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant science field or equivalent required.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations and analytical techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytical testing and interpret data for project communication.
• Review and approve GMP documentation and contribute to lab support.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Working Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant Science field

Understanding of mammalian cell culture

Understanding of cGMP regulations

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

LC-MS

Capillary Electrophoresis

UV Spectrophotometry

SEC-MALS

Job description

CCP6 Trainee - Analytical Scientist

Apply locations SG - Tuas, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R66396

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.

The successful applicant for this position will be joining the Characterization team under the Analytical Development department within Development Services in Lonza Singapore, Science Park Facility, focusing on protein characterization using mass spectrometry and other analytical methods.

At Development Services, we are responsible for the development and characterization of manufacturing processes used for the production of novel therapeutic recombinant proteins for Lonza’s global client base. You will be responsible for performing studies in compliance with ICH guidelines, GMP and business principles in the Characterization team, ensuring that projects are delivered in a timely and efficient manner, and driving innovative improvements. The team performs studies to characterize biopharmaceuticals to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the molecule attributes and to generate fully qualified and characterized reference materials that can be used as part of subsequent cGMP batch release testing in the QC laboratories. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execution of analytical testing, analyze and interpret data to communicate progress and escalate challenges to Line Manager, project teams and customers as appropriate.
• Test methods employed include, but are not limited to, techniques using capillary electrophoresis, HPLC/UPLC, UV spectrophotometry, LC-MS (peptide mapping, intact mass analysis and oligosaccharide profiling), SEC-MALS, etc.
• Exercise technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments for reference standard creation and qualification, forced degradation, product characterization and biocompatibility studies per relevant ICH regulatory guidelines.
• Review and approve GMP documentation e.g. SOPs, protocols and reports, regulatory documents as required.
• General lab support including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, inventory of supplies, etc.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and an interest in operational efficiency.
• Contribute to departmental safety and training programmes as required.
• Well organized with good problem solving skills, a high level of attention to detail and have a passion for delivering high quality data on time.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support other activities within the Analytical Development department.

Education Experience

• Degree in a relevant Science field or Equivalent
• Understanding of theory and application of mammalian cell culture for protein production, purification and analysis.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent team working skills

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.