Scientist 80-100% (f/m/d) 12 months fix-term contract

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.

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you’ll do:

• Execute assigned laboratory and project tasks according to written procedures

• Document laboratory activities following data integrity principles

• Maintain assigned equipment as Instrument Responsible Person (IRP)

• Operate complex instruments with guidance and support

• Apply aseptic techniques to prepare and test non-GMP drug product samples

• Collaborate with laboratory teams to improve workflows and efficiency

• Participate in routine lab activities such as cleaning and database updates

What we’re looking for:

• Vocational training as lab technician or degree in science or engineering (BSc, MSc) in a relevant discipline, e.g. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering

• Work experience as a research/technical assistant in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry, preferably in pharmaceutical development

• Work experience in relevant pharmaceutical development technologies

• Experience with parenteral dosage forms, protein formulation and analytics and aseptic working techniques is a plus

• Good knowledge of reporting, interpretation and documentation of scientific results

• Excellent communication, reporting and scientific skills in English

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Spread across 30+ sites and 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 shape what we achieve and how we achieve it. 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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.