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 site in Visp, Switzerland is growing and for our Biologics organization, we are seeking experienced Bioprocess Engineers with significant work experience in Downstream Processing (DSP) Manufacturing and a passion for Biotechnology to join our Lonza talent community. Become part of this great opportunity and apply now for the position as Principal Bioprocess Engineer DSP!

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

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What you’ll do:

• Plan and run operational activities in Downstream Processing, including tech transfer support, material planning, document and batch record preparation, training, and deviation handling.

• Act as a functional lead for an interdisciplinary team of operators, supervisors, and specialists, ensuring smooth execution and high performance in assigned areas.

• Guide and support daily operations for commercial manufacturing in defined DSP areas (e.g. purification, filling)

• Ensure efficient operation of purification equipment for therapeutic protein production.

• Maintain compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• As Senior Bioprocess Engineer, you will plan and manage operational activities in Downstream manufacturing, e.g. tech transfer support, material planning, document and electronic batch record preparation, training and troubleshooting or deviation handling.

• ·Act as a functional lead for an interdisciplinary team of production personnel, supervisors and specialists and be accountable for the performance and results of assigned projects.

• ·Guide and support activities for commercial manufacturing in one or more defined DSP areas, e.g. capture, intermediate purification, polishing or drug substance filling.

• ·Ensure efficient operation of single-use and/or stainless steel equipment for the purification of therapeutic proteins from mammalian expression systems.

• Guide, support and train junior engineers.

• Lead large scale cross-functional optimization projects.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor, Master’s Degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Bio-chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related Life Science subject.

• Significant work experience (>5 Years) in Downstream Processing. Manufacturing in the biotech/biopharma industry e.g. chromatography, ultra-/diafiltration and final filling.

• In-depth knowledge of downstream processing techniques.

• Excellent GMP understanding.

• Good knowledge of MES/DeltaV system is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills in English and/or German.

• Strong team orientation.

• Structured, well-organized working attitude and solution-oriented working style.

• Open-minded for new ideas and suggestions.

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.