Laboratory Scientist Physico-Chemical Quality Control (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.
Our Drug Product Services department will provide best-in-class services for parenteral dosage forms for several drug classes, and provide a one-stop-shop for all clinical outsourcing requirements.
As a Laboratory Scientist in the area of cGMP analytical testing within Drug Product Services, you can be at the heart of it, right from the start. You will get a first-hand overview of processes under GxP in the pharmaceutical industry and get in touch with novel analytical techniques for biomolecules. Are you ready for your next challenge? Apply now!

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 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
  On top of being an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company, we offer great benefits and a comprehensive relocation package for eligible talents!
  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

• Independently complete 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.
• Conduct or review basic laboratory operational tasks, e.g. mobile phase preparation or calibration/troubleshooting of laboratory equipment following cGMP regulation as described in relevant SOPs.
• 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. 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 and to Pikett Service for Drug Product analytical infrastructure.