MSAT Scientist III

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.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for being the primary technical lead during technology transfer activities and/or process support lead(s) for manufacturing processes. This person has prior experience with supporting manufacturing processes and/or process transfer activities. The supervisor/manager provides direction and oversight, as this level of Process Scientist/Engineer is expected to have a good grasp of the requirements of the role. The individual is a subject matter expert for a majority of aspects of the role, and it is expected that questions on tasks or issues will be resolved by this individual by themselves with minimal support from supervisor/manager. This individual may provide supervision and guidance to other MSAT personnel.

What you will get

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Opportunities for career growth and development

• Access to cutting-edge technologies and facilities

• Supportive leadership and mentorship

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Commitment to ethical and sustainable practices

• The chance to make a meaningful impact in life sciences

What you will do

• Process Transfer and Process Support: Performs all functions associated with process transfer and/or process support. Recommend improvements for MSAT practices and procedures. May provide guidance on process transfer and support activities to junior members of the team. 

• Deviations / Problem Solving / Data Analysis: Assess deviations that may impact multiple products. Identifies potential Root causes using a systematic approach. Expertise in use / application of variety of problem-solving tools. Able to identify potential solutions and lead multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing solutions. Performs and is able to understand and interpret all types of complex data analysis.

• Documentation and Change assessments: Authors and reviews process documents. Able to identify and create new documents that would aid in process transfer or support activities. Identifies process changes and assess change controls for impact of process / equipment or procedural changes that can affect both process performance and product quality. Supports documentation preparation for regulatory purposes. 

• Represent MSAT: Represents MSAT on project teams and interfaces with customer technical and quality representatives. Represents MSAT on internal teams (e.g. Deviation and Run Daily Management System meetings). Participates in Customer and Regulatory Audits. Regularly interacts with site leadership on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions and/or customers. Independently engages with customers at the IPT, JPT, and JTT levels to provide technical expertise and support. Manages routine and moderately complex discussions with minimal oversight, escalating significant process-related or cross-functional issues to management as needed.

• Training: Follows all training and policy guidelines established for the facility as well as all cGMP requirements. Ensures employee training profile is up to date at all times by regular monitoring of training lists and completing all training in a timely fashion. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering

• 5+ years of biotech experience (or equivalent with advanced degrees)

• Experience in commercial manufacturing and GMP regulations

• Strong communication and technical writing skills

• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving

• Knowledge of cell culture and process development

• Willingness to provide 24/7 on-call support during manufacturing

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.