Senior Bioprocess Engineer

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

As the global manufacturing partner for many different customers, we are increasing manufacturing capacity. As other businesses face increasing economic uncertainty, we are fortunate to have opportunities for expansion.

In order to support our continued growth Lonza is seeking Bioprocess Engineers with a relevant background in Life Sciences and a passion for Biotechnology to join our talent community in Visp, Switzerland. Become part of this exciting opportunity and join our team by applying for the position as Bioprocess Engineer.

Key Accountabilities and Duties

• Oversees, plans and supports execution of manufacturing campaigns in the area of microbial fermentation
• Responsible to prepare and execute SHE, EM, operation and cleaning risk analysis for the assigned products and the implementation and control of defined measures.
• Responsible to establish timely and with high quality the required production documentation (preparation and review of electronic batch records) specific to the assigned production area.
• Perform manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution.
• Reviews production documentation and works on deviations, change requests and implementation of CAPAs to ensure high-quality GMP standards.
• Working as production expert in Capital investment projects for building and commissioning of the manufacturing units. Responsible for delivering all input required for the specific set-up, commissioning and qualification of the manufacturing suites and equipment including automation.
• Prepares, changes and reviews DeltaV recipes for equipment and facility parts.
• Coordinates and supports Engineering and workshops for campaign preparation and change-over activities in the facility.
• Executes innovation and improvement projects comprising general manufacturing aspects for the production plant.
• Responsible for training of the operators for the manufacturing of the assigned products.
• Represents own area / unit during customer audits and visits
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills required

• Master Degree / PhD
• Preferred area of study: Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related disciplines
• MS: no industrial working experience in this area required
• BS (3-5 years experience)
• Good biotechnology expertise and/or knowledge in biotechnical engineering preferable in the area of microbial fermentation; fluent in German/English; basic GMP understanding
• Good leadership skills; good communication skills and interaction with all kinds of interfaces within the organization; strong team orientation
• Structured, focused and well-organized working attitude; open-minded for new ideas and suggestions; high motivation and dynamic drive; solution-oriented

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.