Laboratory Technician, Mammalian Analytical Development

Join our Mammalian Development Services team in Visp to execute high-impact analytical assays that directly support the characterization and quality of life-saving bioprocesses. This full-time contingent role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on industrial laboratory experience in a dynamic environment.

Fully site‑based roles

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Contract Duration: 12 Oct – 31 Dec 2026

Location: Visp, Switzerland

Hours: 41 hours per week

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Execute routine experimental laboratory work using key bioanalytical techniques (primarily ELISA, Gyrolab, and qPCR) to support mammalian bioprocess development.

• Analyze process impurities and product samples to ensure adherence to strict quality and analytical standards.

• Perform regular maintenance, evaluation, and qualification of complex analytical laboratory instruments.

• Prepare, update, and maintain clear working instructions and SOPs for laboratory equipment functionality.

• Collaborate closely with scientists and laboratory technicians within a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth project execution.

• Support continuous process improvements within the Analytical Development (AD) Mammalian group by identifying workflow efficiencies.

• Maintain a safe, compliant, clean, and organized laboratory workspace in accordance with safety guidelines.

What we are looking for:

• Vocational training as a Laboratory Technician (EFZ / apprenticeship) or a BSc/MSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related Life Sciences discipline.

• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience performing bioanalytical assays, specifically ELISA ( ideally experience with Gyrolab, qPCR, Spectramax, SoftMax Pro or HPLC/Empower).

• Structured, detail-oriented approach to experimental work with strong organizational skills.

• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, close-knit team environment.

• Motivated entry-level candidates or recent graduates seeking their first industrial laboratory experience are encouraged to apply; mentoring and structured assay training will be provided.

• Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required; German skills are a beneficial plus.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.