The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful DP focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Scientist position.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you’ll do:

• Provide support in non-GMP bioanalytical testing within DPS Development Bio-Analytics to meet our customer’s needs

• Execute potency assays for method implementation pre-validation, and sample testing with binding or functional assays.

• Document assay performance following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ensure flawless execution, flagging relevant observations for further assessment

• Review and approve basic operational tasks performed and detailed by peer analysts, such as buffer preparation and calibration of pH meters or balances

• Contribute to investigations and troubleshooting for methods and lab equipment issues.

• Adhere to 6S principles and internal standards for practical work performance and documentation to ensure audit readiness, supporting onsite customer visits

• Coordinate maintenance/requalification of lab equipment as Instrument Responsible Person (IRP) and support drafting/updating of instrument SOPs

• Participate in laboratory operational optimization and process improvement initiatives.

• Train peers on relevant methods and instrument usage, and onboard new analysts

• Adhere strictly to applicable Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) regulations

What we’re looking for:

• Analytical lab technician, Bachelor and/or Master degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or other Life Science related fields (PhD or equivalent experience not required)

• Experience as a research/technical assistant in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, preferably in analytics

• Comprehensive understanding of cGMP rules and requirements

• Proficiency in various cellular and biochemical methodologies such as mammalian cell culture, ligand-binding assays (ELISA, HTRF, ECL), surface plasmon resonance, and flow cytometry

• Ability to report, interpret, and detail scientific results using electronic systems

• Eagerness to learn and carry out new and complex tasks

• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment including strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive attitude and good knowledge of written and spoken English

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.