MSAT Cleaning Expert

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

Drive Cleaning Process Excellence in Biomanufacturing. Join Lonza BioAtrium as the technical owner of manufacturing cleaning processes. In this highly visible role, you will drive cleaning process performance, CIP/COP optimization, equipment cleaning strategies, and cleaning innovation across a world-class biologics manufacturing facility. Working closely with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Automation, Validation, and customers, you will ensure cleaning processes remain efficient, compliant, robust, and inspection-ready.

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.

  What you will get: ​

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here:  https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

  What you will do:

• Own and continuously improve manufacturing cleaning processes and equipment cleaning strategies.
• Develop compliant cleaning concepts in collaboration with QA and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive standardization and optimization of cleaning processes across manufacturing assets.
• Lead CIP/COP improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate cleaning method development with Manufacturing, QC, R&D, and QA.
• Lead cleaning-related risk assessments and support implementation of resulting actions.
• Support process transfers, manufacturing campaigns, investigations, deviations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the technical expert for equipment cleaning during customer interactions, audits, and inspections.
• Identify and implement innovative cleaning technologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP requirements and approved procedures.

What we are looking for:

• BSc/MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience (at least 5-10 years) in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP operations.
• Expertise in equipment cleaning processes (at least 3 years), CIP (Clean-In-Place)/COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) systems, process improvement, and manufacturing support.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English fluent, German is nice to have 

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 for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.