Manufacturing Specialist

Manufacturing Specialist

Lonza

Visp, Switzerland

What you will do:

• Perform manufacturing activities in the Downstream Processing area according to cGMP guidelines
• Ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution.
• Follow strict guidelines of SHE (Safety, Health, environment), EM (Environmental Monitoring), operation and cleaning within the production area
• Advise on continuous process improvement projects withing the production area
• Advise on document preparation (e.g. electronic batch records, SOPs) specific to the assigned production area
• Act as a technical reference for other member of the shift team on the production area
• Responsible for the continuous training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations

What we are looking for:

• Completed chemical/biopharmaceutical education or corresponding training qualification, Bachelor / Master's degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering or related fields is an advantage
• Good knowledge of biotechnological processes in the area of mammalian protein purification (DSP)
• Strong communication skills, collaborative great teammate, motivated and passionate about finding solutions
• Fluency in English required, fluency in German is considered a plus
• Open to work in shift (4-shift system)
• Very good GMP understanding required