Scientist 3, Cell Culture Development, Ds

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.

What you’ll get:

As a Scientist 3 you will work in one of the three technical functions in the dept (CCD, PDEV, AS). Demonstrated technical capability and scientific understanding in a specific area of expertise. Developing broader technical and scientific capabilities. Plans the execution of projects and may lead junior scientists as project lead depending on scale work workload. Performs training. Performs hands on lab work with high levels of RFT. Customer interaction as member of internal and customer project teams.
Supports the lab by taking a lead role in the lab housekeeping teams

What you’ll do:

• Adherence to EHS rules and regulations is required at all times.

• Perform the following activities with high levels of RFT: Routine cell culture (CLC or Bioreactors or characterization stages), analytical methods aligned with individuals training, routine downstream process development (material supply/process evaluation and characterization).

• Efficiently plans own time and prioritizes lab work with minimal input from supervisor to deliver project goals

• Document results in accordance with Lonza policies and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

• General lab support including housekeeping, equipment maintenance,
  inventory of supplies, etc and troubleshooting equipment and scientific issue

• Actively contributes to operational efficiency initiatives and participates in internal and customer project teams

• Communicates directly with customers and prepare drafts reports/protocols for review

• Performs training in area of expertise and perform any other duties as assigned by Management.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree /PhD in Biological Science / Engineering as appropriate for area of expertise

• Experience in a lab either in industry or academia, or via an industry work training program

• Understanding of theory and application of mammalian cell culture for production of biological therapeutics

• Understanding of cGMP regulations

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.