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 Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful DP focused branch located in Basel, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities! Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment. Are you ready for your next challenge? Apply now and join this outstanding team as Senior Laboratory Scientist Physico-Chemical Quality Control for a 1-year contract!
Key Responsibilities
Independently run routine / validation phys-chem assays (e.g compendial/content/identity/purity for small molecules, biologics/large molecules and related entities) in QC under cGMP following applicable SOPs and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in a right first time and timely manner.
Complete/reviews/approves basic operational tasks in the lab (e.g mobile phase preparations, calibration of pH meter, balance)
Assists in investigation/troubleshooting lab equipment issues by proactively driving the investigation and proposing mitigation measures
Ensures lab clean/maintenance (inventory/consumables management process, 6S) to cGMP standards for audit readiness and supports onsite customer/regulatory audits.
Supports draft/update of instrument SOPs
Participates and initiates as member in laboratory operational optimization and process improvement initiatives.
Trainer to conduct and review compendial/non-purity methods and purity/identity/content methods in the laboratory
Key Requirements
BSc, MSc or equivalent experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
Working experience in a research/ technical role in the pharmaceutical or biochemical industry, in analytical quality testing (QC)
Solid experience working in a cGMP-regulated environment in phys-chem analytics.
Advanced scientific knowledge of phys-chem analytics performed in the lab.
Experience with laboratory specific software (e.g. Empower, LIMS-system) is advantageous.
Experience in reporting, interpretation and documentation of scientific results
Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently in a team
Good knowledge of written and spoken English
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.