Biotech Associate
Location: Geleen
Are you a graduate with a Master of Science in Biotechnology, Biology, or a related field? Do you want to work in an innovative environment where you contribute to the production of cell therapy products?
As a Biotech Associate at Lonza, you will be responsible for the execution of cell therapy products manufacturing activities (cell- and tissue culturing), in a GMP cleanroom environment. You will also work under the supervision of expert colleagues, who will guide you through your tasks and help you ensure the right levels of quality.
Please respond to this vacancy only if you completed a MSc degree. If you have a MBO diploma or a BSc degree and also interested in this role we encourage you to apply for vacancy R53126.
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:
An agile career and dynamic working culture
Opportunity to learn and be inspired by more experienced colleagues
A highly collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and inclusion
A range of professional development programs to grow your skills and career
An ethical workplace where tasks are carried out in accordance to the relevant procedures
Compensation packages that recognize high performance
What you’ll do:
Complete and pass Lonza onboarding training and project-specific training and qualification programs
Carry out all tissue culture activities for cell therapy, from starting material to final product, according to relevant procedures, under supervision
Set up and monitor machines and equipment in accordance with Lonza procedures in a GMP cleanroom environment
Carry out associated duties, including required cleaning of production areas, assisting in (re)qualification of equipment, and logistic activities under supervision
Execute and verify all required process steps in approved batch records (paper or digital), under supervision
Notify supervisor of all observed deviations in a timely manner
What we’re looking for:
MSc in the field of pharma/Biotech/Lab
0-4 years related experience
English language skills, verbal and written
Curiosity and desire to build a long term career with the company
Availability to work in shifts, as it’s required for the role. Shift models can vary based on project needs
Please apply to this vacancy only if you completed a MSc degree. If you have a MBO diploma or a BSc degree and also interested in this role we encourage you to apply for vacancy R53126.
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.