BIOTECH ASSOCIATE

Location: Geleen
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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Employee is willing to work in a morning (07:30 – 16:00) / evening (15:00 – 23:30) shift pattern, excluding weekend work.
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

Required Skills & Competencies

• Accuracy, tidiness, well organized, problem solving, trouble shooting, result driven, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Basic understanding of cGMP requirements and adherence to procedures.
• Displays a calm and controlled demeanor in all situations.
• Excellent ability to communicate in both written and verbal format.
• Relates positively to others in a team setting.
• Maintain positive attitude and emotional composure in a team environment.
• Positive can-do attitude and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Constructive interaction with other departments and stakeholders within the company.
• Ability and desire to learn from experience

ROLE PURPOSE & SCOPE

The mRNA Biotech Associate I is responsible for the manufacturing of mRNA/LNP therapeutics in accordance with GMP regulations in a cleanroom environment and executing related procedures to facilitate manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all mRNA/LNP manufacturing process steps starting from material and step preparation to final product intermediates according to relevant procedures. Examples are: working with chromatographic systems, tangential flow filtration, Lipid mixing and final filtration systems.
• Carries out associated manufacturing duties related to facility upkeep e.g. cleaning of production areas, assisting in re-qualifications, material supply and toolbox preparation.
• Interacts constructively with other departments.
• Notifies supervisor(s) of all observed deviations in a timely manner.
• Participates in the initiation of deviations, CAPAs and Changes.
• Participates in the generation and revision of Manufacturing procedures.
• Behaves with reasonable cost consciousness.
• Adheres to cGMP guidelines while manufacturing mRNA products. All personnel own the quality of what they deliver.
• Knows and follows job safety procedures, attends required health and safety training, proactively promotes safety at work, and promptly reports actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must comply with safety policies of the company and site.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Accuracy, tidiness, well organized, problem solving, trouble shooting, result driven, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Basic understanding of cGMP requirements and adherence to procedures.
• Displays a calm and controlled demeanor in all situations.
• Excellent ability to communicate in both written and verbal format.
• Relates positively to others in a team setting.
• Maintain positive attitude and emotional composure in a team environment.
• Positive can-do attitude and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Constructive interaction with other departments and stakeholders within the company.
• Ability and desire to learn from experience.