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.

A new production plant in the field of biotechnological production is being built at the Visp site. This is an exciting time to join our team. We’re seeking motivated and resilient individuals to play a key role in vaccine production—both during the project phase and as we transition to routine operations.

Join us as a Manufacturing Specialist – Opportunities for All Experience Levels!

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What you’ll do:

during the project phase

• Support the project team in defining and setting up innovative vaccine production processes.

• Collaborate on the qualification and validation of new production areas and processes.

in routine production

• Execute manufacturing activities in either the Upstream Processing, the Downstream Processing or the Bioconjugates area according to cGMP and SOPs guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution

• Support the preparation of SHE (Safety, Health, environment), EM (Environmental Monitoring), operation and cleaning risk assessment for the assigned products and the implementation and control of defined measures

• Assist document preparation (e.g. electronic batch records, SOPs) specific to the assigned production area

• Review production documentation and work on deviations, change requests and implementation of CAPAs to ensure high-quality GMP standards

• Engage in Capital investment projects for building and commissioning of new manufacturing units as manufacturing expert. Responsible for delivering all input required for the specific set-up, commissioning and qualification of the manufacturing suites and equipment

• Responsible for the training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations

What we’re looking for:

• Completed chemical / biopharmaceutical education or corresponding training qualification, Bachelor / Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering or several years of relevant professional experience in related subject areas is an advantage

• Sound knowledge of biotechnological processes either in the area of microbial and/or mammalian cultivation, in the area protein purification or the Bioconjugates area

• Excellent communication skills, great teammate, driven and solution-oriented

• Fluency in English required, fluency in German is considered a plus

• Open to work in shift (4-shift system)

• Basic GMP understanding is a plus

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.