Bioprocess Engineer USP/DSP (Microbial)/BioConjugates

Bioprocess Engineer USP/DSP (Microbial)/BioConjugates

Lonza

Visp, Switzerland

What you will do:

• Ensure timely execution of operational activities for clinical and commercial manufacturing while maintaining safety and quality standards;
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the design, commissioning, and qualification of new facilities, as well as preparation, execution, cleaning, and changeovers in assigned areas;
• Lead one or more specialized areas, such as: Upstream processing (e.g., inoculation, main cultivation, or primary recovery); downstream processing; Bio-Conjugates;
• Perform manufacturing tasks in compliance with cGMP guidelines, including batch execution, test result evaluations, equipment troubleshooting, and resolution recommendations;
• Review production documentation, address deviations and change requests, and implement CAPAs to maintain high-quality GMP standards;
• Participate the development and review of automation recipes for equipment and facility components;
• Train production personnel on assigned products;
• Actively participate in audits and customer visits.

What we’re looking for:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Process Engineering, or a related Life Science field (or a Bachelor's degree with relevant pharmaceutical production experience);
• Expertise in Upstream, Downstream processing, or Bio-conjugation technology;
• Experience in bio-manufacturing and/or scaling up a biopharmaceutical facility, with cGMP experience being an advantage;
• Excellent English communication skills; German proficiency is a plus;
• An organized and goal-oriented approach to work, with a willingness to consider new ideas, strong motivation, and a problem-solving approach.