Scientist II - MSAT (Downstream)

Scientist II – MSAT (Downstream)

Location: Portsmouth, NH.

The MSAT Scientist II is responsible for being the primary technical support lead during technology transfer activities and/or process support lead for manufacturing processes. The supervisor/manager provides direction and oversight, as this level of Process Scientist is expected to have a good grasp of the requirements of the role. The individual is a subject matter expert for several aspects of the role and it is expected that questions on tasks or issues will be raised by this individual when clarification or greater technical expertise is required. 

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• 401(k) matching plan

• Competitive compensation programs that reward high performance

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Represent Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) on project teams as technical subject matter expert (SME) and interface with customer technical and quality representatives.

• Author, review and owns process related documentation example process description and batch records.

• Author/review change controls including managing the implementation of the change as the assigned change agent.

• Monitor and reports on process performance manufacturing data analysis and delivery of data in the form of live presentations.

• Perform or is able to understand all types of complex data analysis, such as interpreting process trends and data in the context of prior runs.

• Supports documentation preparation for regulatory purposes.

• Practice safety awareness at all times and considers impact of actions prior to executing activities.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree required, preferred in Biotechnology area, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering. Typically requires 3+ years of experience (2+ years with Masters, 0+ years with PhD) in process support role, process development, and/or process scale up and manufacturing

• Arrange of experience with biotech, process development, process scale up, tech transfer or manufacturing.

• Experience with cell biology, cell culture, scale up and mass transfer, bioreactor operation, disc.

• stack centrifugation, and statistical data analysis

• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture.

• Strong communication skills. Able to clearly express ideas and point of view both verbally and in writing. Has good interpersonal skills. Shows commitment and dedication and strives to be ahead of schedule.

• Ability to share 24/7 on-call support while process is being manufactured.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across 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 reflect who we are and how we work together. 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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.