Operations Support Manufacturing Specialist

Operations Support: Manufacturing Specialist, Operations Support, Large Scale Mammalian 

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula for how we do it. Our greatest scientific solutions are dedicated 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. 

Due to the growth at our site in Visp, we are currently looking for Operations Support and Manufacturing Specialists for our 6 x 20K Large Scale Mammalian Facility. In this role, you will be responsible for performing operational support activities within the Operations Support Team in partnership with Buffer Media Supply, USP, and DSP. 

What you’ll do: 

• Assignments within the Operations Support team focused on receipt and management of raw materials, single use materials, dispensing of small volume and large-scale medias and buffers to meet production demands and adherence to schedule. 

• Processing of parts in washers and autoclaves 

• Transport and storage of materials within temperature-controlled requirements 

• Execution of tasks in compliance with safety regulations and cGMP quality requirements. 

• Execution of production steps including interaction with HMIs and automated systems 

Key responsibilities: 

• Complete manufacturing activities in Operations Support area according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution 

• Assist document preparation (e.g. electronic batch records, SOPs) specific to the assigned production area 

• Recognition, interpretation, and elimination of deviations 

• Review production documentation and work on deviations, change requests and implementation of CAPAs to ensure high-quality GMP standards 

• Responsible for the training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations 

• Serve as deputy for Team Lead when needed 

Key requirements: 

• Fluent English with German language skills advantageous 

• GMP operations experience a must 

• Completed chemical / biopharmaceutical education or vocational training preferred 

• Professional experience in pharmaceutical production as an operator/production technician in a GMP environment is a plus 

• Must be open to work in shift (2 or 3 shift system) 

What we’re looking for: 

• Motivated, self-starter with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset, ability to work independently, oversee the daily coordination of operational activities, and execute operations as part of team deliverables. 

• Ideally, you have trained as an EFZ logistician / EFZ chemical and pharmaceutical technologist / EFZ laboratory technician specializing in chemistry or biology.  

• Safety mindset; forklift and/or electric pallet truck training will be required  

• Continuous improvement mindset with attention to detail and support of 6S standards 

• Day shift schedule to start during training period and establishment of the Operations Support Department. 

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 satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a significant 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.