Mammalian Cell Culture Upstream Process Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Transport provided from MRT locations

Global benefits program

Job summary

Lonza Singapore is seeking a hands-on scientist to join the Cell Culture Development team in Development Services. The role focuses on mammalian cell line and upstream process development, supporting technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing, and troubleshooting across lab and manufacturing scales.

You will work on development activities using Ambr mini-bioreactors and lab-scale bioreactors, in a site-based setting at Tuas, with close collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant Science field or Equivalent.
• Practical laboratory experience in cell culture and laboratory-scale bioreactor runs.
• Experience with mammalian suspension cells is beneficial.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations and cell culture processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on lab work in cell line and upstream process development for tech transfer to cGMP manufacturing.
• Support process validation and characterization with lab-scale studies.
• Interpret analytical data to define next steps and deliver timely project milestones.
• Collaborate within site and global project teams to ensure quality outputs.
• Communicate results effectively via reports and meetings.
• Work with mammalian cell culture across development stages (Cell Line Development, Ambr mini-bioreactors, lab-scale bioreactors).

Skills

Cell culture

Laboratory experience

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Weekend rota

Education

Science degree or diploma

Tools

Bioreactors

Ambr15

Ambr250

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Lonza Singapore is seeking a hands-on scientist to join the Cell Culture Development team in Development Services. The role focuses on mammalian cell line and upstream process development, supporting technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing, and troubleshooting across lab and manufacturing scales.

You will work on development activities using Ambr mini-bioreactors and lab-scale bioreactors, in a site-based setting at Tuas, with close collaboration across global teams.