Lonza

Operations Support Manufacturing Specialist

Lonza  •  Visp, CH (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

OperationsSupportManufacturingSpecialist,Operations Support,Large Scale Mammalian

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciencesoperatingacross five continents. While we work in science,there’sno magic formulaforhow we do it. Our greatest scientificsolutionsarededicatedpeopleworking 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. Andthat’sthe kind of work we want to be part of.

Due to the growth at our site in Visp, we are currently looking for Operations Support and Manufacturing Specialists for our 6x20K Large Scale Mammalian Facility. In this role, you willbe responsible forperforming operationalsupportactivitieswithin the Operations Support Team in partnership with BufferMediaSupply,USP,and DSP.

Whatyou’lldo:

  • Assignments within the OperationsSupportteam focused on receipt and management of raw materials,single usematerials, dispensingofsmall volume andlarge-scalemedias and buffersto meet production demands and adherence to schedule

  • Processing of parts in washers and autoclaves

  • Transport and storage of materialswithin temperature-controlled requirements

  • Execution of tasksin compliance with safety regulations andcGMP quality requirements.

  • Execution of production steps including interaction with HMIs and automated systems

Key responsibilities:

  • Complete manufacturing activities in Operations Support area according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution

  • Assistdocument preparation (e.g.electronic batch records, SOPs) specific to the assigned production area

  • Recognition, interpretation, and elimination of deviations

  • Review production documentation and work on deviations, change requests and implementation of CAPAs to ensure high-quality GMP standards

  • Responsible for the training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations

  • Serve as deputy for Team Lead when needed

Key requirements:

  • Fluent English with German language skillsadvantageous

  • GMP operations experiencea must

  • Completedchemicalbiopharmaceuticaleducationorvocationaltrainingpreferred

  • Professional experience in pharmaceutical production as an operator/production technician in a GMP environment is a plus

  • Must be open to work in shift (2 or 3 shift system)

Whatwe’relookingfor

  • Motivated, self-starter with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset, ability to work independently,oversee the daily coordination of operationalactivities, andexecute operations as part ofteam deliverables

  • Ideally, you have trained as an EFZ logistician / EFZ chemical and pharmaceutical technologist / EFZ laboratory technician specializing in chemistry or biology.

  • Safetymindset;forkliftandorelectric pallet truck training will berequired

  • Continuousimprovementmindsetwithattentiontodetailandsupportof6Sstandards

  • Day shift schedule to start during training period and establishment of the Operations Support Department.

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 andcreativity of solving complex problems and developingnew ideasin life sciences. In return, we offersatisfactionthat comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a significant 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

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About Lonza

Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.

Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs.

For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Basel, CH
Year Founded
1897
Website
lonza.com
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