MSAT Data Scientist: Bioprocess Analytics & Optimization

Lonza Biologics, Inc. in; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance, short-term and long‑l0

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza Biologics, Inc. is seeking an MSAT Scientist - Data Analyst for a fully site-based role in Vacaville, CA.

You will design and deploy advanced data products to support biologics manufacturing operations, applying data engineering, statistics, and bioprocessing to improve yield and data integrity in GMP settings. Collaborate with manufacturing, process development, and quality teams to build scalable analytics, maintain ETL pipelines, and prototype emerging technologies such as Raman

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in scientific, life sciences, or engineering field.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and multivariate analysis.
• Familiarity with GMP-compliant environments and manufacturing systems (SAP, OSIsoft PI, MES).

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of predictive models for process optimization, deviation detection, and yield improvement.
• Analyze manufacturing data from systems such as LIMS, MES, and PAT using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, process development, and quality teams to develop high-impact data products using batch records, process parameters, alarms, and time-series data.
• Assist with maintaining robust ETL pipelines and data schemas to support scalable analytics.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, data governance, and regulatory standards.
• Prototype emerging technologies (e.g., Raman spectroscopy, RAG, generative AI) for manufacturing applications.
• Contribute to the development of site-level digital strategy.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Multivariate analysis

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in scientific/life sciences/engineering

Tools

SAP

OSIsoft PI

MES

Job description

Lonza Biologics, Inc. is seeking an MSAT Scientist - Data Analyst for a fully site-based role in Vacaville, CA.

You will design and deploy advanced data products to support biologics manufacturing operations, applying data engineering, statistics, and bioprocessing to improve yield and data integrity in GMP settings. Collaborate with manufacturing, process development, and quality teams to build scalable analytics, maintain ETL pipelines, and prototype emerging technologies such as Raman