The site in Visp, Switzerland is growing and for our BioConjugates organization, we are currently looking for a MSAT BioConjugates Cleaning Expert (m/w/d) to support the MSAT Team for questions related to cleaning of production equipment. Lonza has a strong track record in the manufacturing of BioConjugates from early clinical to large scale commercial supplies. Our dedicated Protein Conjugation Plant facility (PCP) is recognized as a center of excellence for Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) as well as other classes of BioConjugates. We are experiencing an increased demand in this area and as part of Lonza’s Ibex® Dedicate model, new BioConjugation suites will be built out within a pre-existing shell.

In the position of MSAT Bioconjugates cleaning expert, you will play a crucial role in the network between the different departments as manufacturing, development, quality assurance and control. Become part of this great opportunity and apply now!

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• A highly collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and inclusion

• A range of professional development programs to grow your skills and career

• An ethical workplace where tasks are carried out in accordance to the relevant procedures

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you'll do:

• Part of the MSAT Team, fulfilling the tasks of a cleaning responsible chemist in daily business

• Collaborate with the responsible project team (bioprocess engineer, plant supervisor, engineering, QA, QC) and ensure continuous and conceptional process optimization related to cleaning procedures. This includes single-use as well as multi-purpose equipment for the production of different cancer therapeutics in the PCP (protein conjugation plant) and IBEX productions suites

• Editing of instructions and working documents (SOPs, MCRs) for cleaning processes

• Represent the MSAT cleaning team during audits and inspections by authorities and customers

• Support the project teams for preparation, documentation or processing of deviations as well as for technical questions related to cleaning procedures

• Execution of tasks in the GMP environment

What we're looking for:

• PhD or equivalent experience, MSc ,BSc chemistry/process technology/biotechnology from university of applied sciences, comparable qualification or HF with several years of professional experience

• Fluent in English required, German fluency is desired

• Experience in pharmaceutical production and GMP environment

• Solution-oriented working

• Strong communication skills, empathy as well as high motivation and assertiveness

• Great initiative and independent work

• Openness to continuous improvement process

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.