Senior Laborant 60-100% (m/w) QC Mammalian

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

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. 

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician (all genders) to join our Biochemistry team in Quality Control. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for carrying out analytical protein analysis, with a focus on biochemical analysis, in compliance with GMP and safety guidelines (mainly Elisa and qPCR).

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture 

• An inclusive and ethical workplace 

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance 

• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location 

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits. 

What you’ll do:

• Carrying out routine analysis with a focus on ELISA and qPCR, in compliance with GMP and safety guidelines

• Method implementation, validation and method transfer

• Administrative activities, such as documenting the results and creating work instructions

• Support laboratory maintenance (responsibility for equipment) and ensure that the laboratory is clean and tidy

• Close cooperation with shift workers and apprentices

What we’re looking for:

• Apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician, BTA or BSc in Biology

• First experience with ELISA is a must (experience with qPCR is a plus)

• Experience in the field of Quality Control and GMP is a plus

• You are independent, responsible and have a very precise way of working. You have good communication and teamwork skills and enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration

• You enjoy being part of a young, dynamic team, are committed and have initiative

• Fluent in either German or English (language skills in the respective other language is a plus)

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. 

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.