(Senior) Scientist Bioanalytics 80-100% (f/m/d)

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.

Location: Lonza Drug Product Services, Basel Stucki Park.

As a (Senior) Scientist – Bioanalytics at Lonza AG, you will be part of our Development Bioanalytics (DevBA) team, where we collaborate to deliver world-class solutions. Based in beautiful Switzerland, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research within an ambitious and encouraging environment.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What will you do:

• Provide support in non-GMP bioanalytical testing within DPS Development Bio-Analytics to meet our customer’s needs

• Execute potency assays for method setup, pre-validation, or sample testing with binding or functional assays.

• Document assay performance following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ensure flawless execution, flagging relevant observations for further assessment

• Review and approve basic operational tasks performed and detailed by peer analysts, such as buffer preparation and calibration of pH meters or balances

• Draft general documents, including SOPs and reports

• Contribute to investigations and troubleshooting for methods and lab equipment issues, proposing mitigation measures proactively

• Adhere to 6S principles and internal standards for practical work performance and documentation to ensure audit readiness, supporting onsite customer visits

• Coordinate maintenance/requalification of lab equipment as Instrument Responsible Person (IRP) and support drafting/updating of instrument SOPs

• Initiate and drive laboratory operational optimization and process improvement initiatives

• Train peers on relevant methods and instrument usage, and onboard new analysts. Supervise apprentices or interns

• Adhere strictly to applicable EHS regulations

What we’re looking for:

• Analytical lab technician, Bachelor and/or Master degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or other Life Science related fields (PhD or equivalent experience not required)

• Experience as a research/technical assistant in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, preferably in analytics

• Comprehensive understanding of cGMP rules and requirements

• Proficiency in various cellular and biochemical methodologies such as mammalian cell culture, preparation of primary cells, ligand-binding assays (ELISA, HTRF, ECL), surface plasmon resonance, and flow cytometry

• Ability to report, interpret, and detail scientific results using electronic systems

• Eagerness to learn and carry out new and complex tasks

• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A proactive attitude and good knowledge of written and spoken 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.