Manufacturing Specialist 80-100% (m/w/d)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

Become an integral part of our multicultural team, where your expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing will directly contribute to the creation of life-changing medicines. In the role of Manufacturing Specialist 80-100% (m/w/d), you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing operations, ensuring the seamless and compliant production of critical therapies through mammalian cell culture and/or purification. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply your problem-solving skills, and play a key role in maintaining our high-quality GMP standards. If you are passionate about biotechnology and eager to make a tangible impact in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the execution of manufacturing activities in mammalian cell culture and/or purification, adhering to cGMP guidelines. This includes ensuring batch progression, reviewing test outcomes, addressing challenges, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, while also proposing solutions

• Support the integration of Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Environmental Monitoring (EM) considerations into operations, as well as the analysis of operational and cleaning risks for assigned products. This involves aiding in the implementation and monitoring of defined control measures

• Collaborate in the timely creation and high-quality maintenance of production documentation, including the preparation and review of electronic batch records specific to the assigned production area

• Participate in the review of production documentation and contribute to the management of deviations, change requests, and the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to uphold stringent GMP standards

• Serve as a production subject matter expert in capital investment projects for the construction and commissioning of manufacturing units. This includes providing essential input for the specific design, commissioning, and qualification of manufacturing suites and equipment, including automation systems

• Assist in the development, modification, and review of DeltaV recipes for equipment and facility components

• Collaborate with Engineering and workshops on campaign preparation and change-over activities within the facility.

• Contribute to the training and development of biotechnologists (operators)

• Undertake other responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals

Key requirements:

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent work experience

• Previous experience within the Bio / Pharma industry, with knowledge of cGMP requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant manufacturing systems and electronic batch records (implied from responsibilities related to batch execution, documentation, and DeltaV)

• Fluency in English. Ability to communicate or willing to learn German

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while fostering inclusivity

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.