Senior Scientist, Upstream MSAT

Senior Scientist, Upstream MSAT

Location: Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This position is responsible for being the primary technical Upstream MSAT support person for manufacturing processes. This person has in-depth experience with manufacturing processes and/or technical transfer. The individual is an Upstream MSAT subject matter expert for key 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

• 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

• Perform all functions associated with upstream process transfer and/or process support. Recommend improvements for MSAT practices and procedures.

• May provide guidance on process transfer and support activities to junior members of the team.

• Deviations / Problem Solving / Data Analysis: Assess deviations that may impact multiple products. Identifies potential Root causes using a systematic approach.

• Able to identify potential solutions and lead multidisciplinary teams in developing and implementing solutions. Performs and is able to understand and interpret all types of complex data analysis.

• Documentation and Change assessments: Authors and reviews process documents. Able to identify and create new documents that would aid in process transfer or support activities. Identifies process changes and assess change controls for impact of process / equipment or procedural changes that can affect both process performance and product quality.

• Represent Upstream MSAT: Represents Upstream MSAT on project teams and interfaces with customer technical and quality representatives. Represents MSAT on internal teams.

• Participates in Customer and Regulatory Audits. Regularly interacts with site leadership on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions and/or customers.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering

• 6+ years of biotech experience (or equivalent with advanced degrees)

• Experience in commercial manufacturing and GMP regulations

• Strong communication and technical writing skills

• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving

• Knowledge of cell culture and process development

• Willingness to provide 24/7 on-call support during manufacturing

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—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.