Scientist 80-100% (f/m/d)

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.

For Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch, located in Basel, Switzerland and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join this outstanding team by applying as a Scientist!

• Set up and calibrate manufacturing processes, including spiking particles and preparing container defects, while ensuring flawless defect verification. Compile comprehensive and detailed reports

• Design and preparation of surrogate solution and Filling of units (e.g. vials, PFS, bags)

• Contribute to innovative and technical projects by assessing and incorporating new technologies. Install, validate, and upkeep instruments in DPS Forensic Chemistry, following standard methodologies and regulations closely

• Ensure the effective use of resources, including time, people, equipment, materials, and rooms. Maintain equipment and uphold stringent safety and health protection standards

• Follow all lab and safety instructions and mentorship, adhering to cGMP regulations when applicable

• Ensure basic GMP qualification and perform documentation, material handling, and equipment use according to the highest quality standards (e.g., ISO)

• Recent graduation from a university or technical college with a background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, or related fields. 

• Flexibility, agility, and proactivity with a willingness to learn and execute complex tasks with a proven collaborative mentality. 

• Skill and enjoyment of manual work (e.g. handling tools to create scratches on glass or metal)

• Self-motivated with a strong passion for science and interest in pharmaceutical R&D. 

• Very good verbal and written communication skills, fluency in English. 

• Attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy; ability to judge plausibility of results. 

• Lab work experience including aseptic handling of samples

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.