Senior Lab Technician - Cell Culture Development 80-100% (m/f/d)

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.

Are you a mammalian cell culture expert looking for a new challenge? We're seeking a highly motivated Lab Technician or Research Associate to join our diverse team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in performing experimental lab work, generating high-quality data, and supplying to the overall efficiency of our laboratory operations.

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement and document experimental lab work in the field of mammalian cell culture

• Generate and collect high quality data in collaboration with individual scientists and lab technicians

• Contribute to general laboratory tasks and media preparation

• Contribute to the maintenance of lab equipment and participate in the creation of working instructions for laboratory equipment

• Order raw materials and consumables as per project needs

Key requirements:

• Apprenticeship with 1-4 years of relevant industry experience or Bsc or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biology or Chemistry

• Experience in mammalian cell culture (CHO cells, aseptic techniques, subculture, cryopreservation, transfections, AMBR15/AMBR250, stirred-tank bioreactors, media preparation)

• Ability to work in teams and prioritize work

• Technical English proficiency needed, German is a plus

• Availability to work during weekends and bank holidays a few times per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

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.