Onsite
The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.
For our successful and growing Drug Product focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Laboratory Scientist Phys-Chemical QC position.
What you’ll get:
An agile career and a dynamic work culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
What you’ll do:
Independently execute routine physico-chemical testing such as U/HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP, surfactant), CE-SDS, icIEF, protein content, and compendial methods (pH, color, clarity, subvisible particles, etc.) for biologics/large molecules, related entities and small molecules in QC under cGMP following applicable SOPs and Good Documentation Practices (GDocP) in a right-first-time and timely manner
Executes/reviews/approves basic laboratory operational tasks, e.g. mobile phase preparation or calibration/troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
Assist in investigation/troubleshooting of laboratory equipment issues by provision of technical knowledge on the equipment to the Business Process Owner
Support maintaining the 6s standard within the laboratory by actively following and keeping up 6s processes for chemical inventory & consumables management, thereby ensuring audit/inspection readiness as well as supporting them.
Leads organization and on time conduction of maintenance/requalification of assigned laboratory equipment, supported by external vendors, as Instrument Responsible Person (Cat A and B). Act as trainer for assigned equipment in combination of respective analytical methods
Support analytical method validation or transfers as required
Proactively contribute to laboratory operational optimization and process improvement initiatives
Contributes to Pikett Service for Drug Product analytical infrastructure
What we’re looking for:
Training on the job as a lab technician (EFZ, HF, CTA, BTA, PTA or BSc./MSc.)
Working experience in a research/ technical role in the pharmaceutical, biotech or chemical industry, in analytical testing
Proven working experience in a cGMP regulated environment in phys-chem analytics strongly desired with experience in accurately reporting, interpretation and documentation of scientific results following ALCOA++ GDocP principles
Experience with laboratory specific software (e.g. Empower, Electronic Laboratory Journal, LIMS-system) is advantageous
Good communication and ability to work independently in a team, proactive and dedicated attitude
Good knowledge of written and spoken English. Any other languages are a plus
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.
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