(Senior) Bioprocess Engineer Automation

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 dedicated 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 Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What you'll do:

• Generating, testing, and troubleshooting DeltaV and MES automation recipes for the entire facility.

• Planning, completing, and documenting manufacturing campaigns in the area of microbial fermentation.

• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams as the Functional Lead for all manufacturing aspects of the assigned products.

• Completing SHE, EM, operation, and cleaning risk analysis for the assigned products, and implementing and controlling defined measures.

• Establishing timely and high-quality production documentation specific to the assigned production area.

• Implementing brand new regulatory requirements in corresponding assets and products.

• Performing manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, and making recommendations for resolution.

• Acting as the production expert in capital investment projects for the building and commissioning of manufacturing units. Main responsibility for delivering all input required for the specific set-up, commissioning, and qualification of the manufacturing suites and equipment, including automation.

• Implementing relevant GMP documents for the respective area.

• Training operators for the manufacturing of assigned products.

• Supporting the Plant Manager and Head of Manufacturing Staff in training and planning tasks.

• Representing Lonza Manufacturing unit during customer audits and visits.

• Completing innovation and improvement projects involving general manufacturing aspects for the production plant.

• Ensuring a high level of technical and process standardization within the production plant.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, or equivalent experience.

• Preferred area of study: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.

• Broad biotechnology expertise and/or knowledge in biotechnical engineering, preferably in the area of microbial fermentation.

• Proficiency in both German and English is preferred.

• Strong understanding of GMP.

• Proven leadership skills; excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all types of interfaces within the organization.

• Strong team orientation.

• Structured, focused, and well-organized working attitude; open-minded to new ideas and suggestions.

• Highly motivated and driven; dedicated to problem-solving.

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.