Senior Scientist Quality Control (m/f/d) 80-100%

The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Be part of an exciting growth project where you’ll contribute to set up a new QC lab! Besides routine release and stability analysis you will also execute validation and transfer activities of various physico-chemical methods in order to facilitate implementation. Join our team in Drug Product services.

Please be aware that the first approximately 6-10 months will be spent in our Basel laboratories (Stücki site) for onboarding purposes. After the initial onboarding period, the role will be based in Stein AG.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Stein: https://bit.ly/42DlBDk 

What you will do:

• Ensuring the release of life saving medicines by executing, coordinating and reviewing  physico-chemical and biochemical Drug Product release and stability testing under cGMP according to existing method SOPs (e.g. compendial testing/content/identity/purity for biologics/large molecules) – methods used: ELISA, HPLC, iCIEF, UV-VIS, CE-SDS etc.

• Responsible  to  document  assay  execution  under  cGMP  following  Good  Documentation Practices (GDP) and flag relevant observations to the supervisor for further assessment
  • Accountable  for  execution  of  operational  tasks  in  the  lab,  e.g.  mobile  phase  preparations, calibration of equipment, adherence to and maintenance of 6S, consumable management and support of equipment maintenance.
  • Support of validation and transfer activities in frame of new project introductions.
  • Contribution to investigation/troubleshooting for assigned tasks
  • Support in authoring of cGMP documents e.g. procedures (SOPs) or quality records (e.g. OOE/OOS records, CAPA`s)

What we are looking for:

• Extensive work experience in Quality Control in the GMP controlled environment

• Solid hands-on experience with ELISA is a must, preferably including method validation and method transfer in a GMP environment. Experience with HPLC, iCIEF, PH, UV-VIS, osmolality is a desirable.

• Apprenticeship as Lab technician, Bachelor, Master or equivalent in Analytical Chemistry,
  Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

• Knowledge of lab quality systems like LIMS, Tiamo or CDS like Empower/Chromeleon

• Fluency in written and spoken English, German is an asset

• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic & fast-pacing project environment. Proactive attitude

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.