Associate Principal Scientist - Cell Culture Development (m/f/d)

at  Lonza

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.
For
Ibex® Solutions
, our recently launched unique biological manufacturing and development concept in
Visp, Switzerland
, we are looking for an Associate Principal Scientist (m/f/d) in our team in Mammalian Cell Culture Development at the Visp site. In this role, you will work in interdisciplinary teams as a lead expert in cell line development and interact closely with customers on project basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and execute complex projects on mammalian cell line development, ensuring all quality and regulatory aspects are fulfilled.
• Develop strong customer relationships.
• Be a subject matter expert in cell line development and support the project team.
• Actively contribute to the implementation and establishment of robust processes.
• Write and review high quality reports.
• Contribute to training activities.

Key requirements:

• Bsc with 4+ years of relevant industry experience, Msc with 2+ years of experience or PhD in the field of Biotechnology.
• Hand-on experience with CHO mammalian cell culture (aseptic techniques, subculture, cryopreservation, transfections, clonal isolation, AMBR15/AMBR250, stirred-tank bioreactors, …)
• Ability to work in teams and organize work.
• Technical English required, German is a plus.
• Availability to work during weekends and bank holidays a few times per year.

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.

• Lead and execute complex projects on mammalian cell line development, ensuring all quality and regulatory aspects are fulfilled.
• Develop strong customer relationships.
• Be a subject matter expert in cell line development and support the project team.
• Actively contribute to the implementation and establishment of robust processes.
• Write and review high quality reports.
• Contribute to training activities