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.

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

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch, located in Basel, Switzerland 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! Join this outstanding team by applying for the position as Scientist in Commercial QC.

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:

• Perform analytical testing within DPS Commercial QC (cGMP) for batch release and stability studies of drug products under cGMP according to existing method SOPs

• Complete, review, and approve fundamental operational tasks in the lab (e.g., preparing mobile phases, calibrating pH meters, checking balances)

• Document assay performance following Good Documentation Practices (GDocP) and flag relevant observations to the supervisor for further assessment

• Follow applicable EHS regulations strictly

• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness in the laboratory, adhering to 6S principles and cGMP standards for audit readiness

• Contribute to investigations and troubleshooting for methods and lab equipment issues by proactively driving the investigation and proposing mitigation measures

• Option to contribute to drafting general documents, such as method SOPs and reports

What we’re looking for:

• On-the-job training as a lab technician (e.g., EFZ, CTA), ideally with experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field

• Proven experience working in a GMP-regulated QC laboratory, with a strong focus on compendial methods as well as biologics and advanced analytical techniques

• Experience with HPLC, CE-SDS, icIEF, or ELISA is a plus

• In-depth understanding of cGMP, GDocP, and Data Integrity principles

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.