Research Scientist

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.

As a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for process development in synthesis and/or analytics by focusing on process performance, process robustness, and innovation.  Executes projects and scientific experiments with a medium-high level of technical difficulty and a medium-low level of supervision. To work cross functionally within the organization to provide technical support and expertise to facilitate drug development in the product lifecycle through the successful completion of projects.  To provide support in the Product Development as a member of a research unit or project team.  Responsible for tasks leading up to, during, and completion of dosage forms produced in Product Development.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and complete scientific assignments and problem-solving techniques to support Product Development projects
• Demonstrate scientific and technical accountability for assignment completion at the project level
• Apply advanced knowledge in formulation and process unit operations to support technical transfer and scale-up of customer processes from the laboratory/pilot plant to commercial scale
• Collect, summarize, and analyze scientific data to prepare reports for internal and external use
• Author and review study protocols, reports, SOPs, and other internal mentorship documents
• Identify atypical results, collect data, establish facts, and lead discussions on corrective measures
• Lead investigations, review documentation, and approve results to make informed decisions on the development process
• Coordinate work areas to maintain compliance with SOPs and inspection readiness
• Complete scientific and non-scientific tasks using advanced technical knowledge in a laboratory setting
• Independently craft, develop, and implement assignments and experiments that contribute to project deliverables
• Apply knowledge in experimental design, data decision-making, and reporting practices to support projects
• Develop and continuously improve safety and compliance practices reflected in SOPs
• Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of laboratory practices and procedures to streamline deliverables
• Demonstrate high-level knowledge of the drug development process, especially in analytical method development and validation
• Lead and author scientific publications to highlight technical fields or innovations

Key Requirements:

• B.S. in life sciences or a related field
• M.S. or Ph.D. in science or concentrated studies preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with B.S. or M.S., or 3 years with Ph.D.

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.