Scientist Process Development Filling & Lyophilisation 80-100% (f/m/d) 12 months fix-term contract

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.

Join our DP-focused branch in Basel and Stein, Switzerland for Scientist Process Development!

Key responsibilities:

• Complete laboratory studies on small scale pharmaceutical process development for parenteral forms (e.g., mixing hold time, VHP stress, filtration, filling behavior, and lyophilization) under the supervision of a senior scientist

• Support the installation, qualification, and maintenance of equipment and lab for pharmaceutical development and associated analytics in strict alignment with current standard methodologies and regulations

• Plan and perform pharmaceutical development studies for liquid and lyophilized parenteral drug products, focusing on biologics (e.g., monoclonal antibodies, novel formats, ADCs, peptides)

• Document data following applicable lab procedures, current documentation practices, and align with data integrity standards. Evaluate results and summarize in concise reports

• Complete analytical tests for pharmaceutical development such as HPLC and CE purity methods, content by UV, identity, color, clarity and opalescence, pH, osmolality, visible particles, subvisible particles

• Manufacture non-GMP drug product samples for encouraging stability studies and preclinical use (e.g., GLP tox studies) using aseptic techniques

• Ensure GMP qualification and perform documentation, material handling, and use of equipment according to applicable quality standards, maintaining detailed compliance to health and safety standards

Key requirements:

• Science or engineering degree (MSc) in a relevant field, such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or equivalent training as a lab technician

• Knowledge in the process steps of fill and finish for parenteral pharmaceutical products, with validated experience in a process development lab for pharmaceuticals

• Proficient in reporting, interpreting, and detailing scientific results

• Excellent communication skills with a strong command of English, both written and spoken

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

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.