Lonza AG

Manufacturing Line Specialist

📍 CH - Visp

Role and responsibilities

Support upstream or downstream manufacturing activities in compliance with cGMP and safety requirements. Troubleshoot process equipment, evaluate results, and recommend appropriate solutions. Contribute to environmental monitoring, safety initiatives, and risk assessment activities. Prepare, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including batch records and SOPs. Support investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPA activities. Participate in equipment commissioning and capital investment projects. Train and support manufacturing personnel on equipment operation and standard manufacturing practices.

Team / description

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.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Education in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related life sciences discipline.

  • Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including microbial or mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a regulated environment.

  • Collaborative mindset with strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage.

  • Understanding of GMP principles and pharmaceutical manufacturing practices is beneficial.

  • Willingness to work in a 4-shift operation.