Scientist Laboratory Automation QC (80-100%)

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As a Scientist Laboratory Automation QC, you will drive automation solutions that improve efficiency, data integrity, and analytical speed in our Quality Control laboratories. This role is critical to ensuring data integrity and accelerating analyses in line with our quality standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.

• Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found here:
  Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you will do:

• Evaluate, plan, and implement automated QC methods and systems in collaboration with laboratory teams.

• Optimize existing automated processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround times.

• Validate and qualify automated systems and software in line with GMP and internal procedures.

• Create and maintain specifications, validation plans, reports, and SOPs for automated QC systems.

• Train QC colleagues on new automated systems and laboratory workflows.

• Provide technical troubleshooting and ongoing support for automation equipment and software.

• Collaborate with IT, QA, and Engineering to deliver sustainable automation solutions.

What we are looking for:

• A completed apprenticeship or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or technical field.

• At least three years of experience in laboratory automation, ideally in QC within a regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of automated system development, implementation, and validation.

• Experience with LIMS and data analysis tools in a laboratory setting is a plus.

• Good understanding of GMP requirements and regulated quality environments.

• Programming skills such as Python, C#, or VBScript are an advantage.

• Clear communication skills in German and English, with a collaborative working style.

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.