Cell Culture Specialist

Lonza is the pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry operating across 5 continents, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing.

We turn our customers' breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. At the heart of every scientific breakthrough are talented individuals collaborating to develop solutions that empower businesses to improve lives.

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.

As a Biotechnologist, you'll be part of our globally recognized network, driving the production of mammalian cell culture and treatments. Join our high-performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and innovation, making a difference from day one.

Learn new skills and capabilities, and grow your career with us in manufacturing therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. Find out more about what a life at Lonza in Singapore could look like by watching this short video.

The Biotechnologist role is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic cell products under CGMP conditions. Working closely with a team of technical, SME, and supervisor/manager colleagues, Cell Therapy Biotechnologists execute CGMP Cell Therapy production activities through to filling of final dose product within a stringent CGMP clean room environment.

The goal of this position is to develop expert technical knowledge and flawless execution of the Cell Therapy production process. Production activities occur in the classified production suite which requires change into cleanroom clothing and compliance with clean room standards.

This includes removal of jewelry/make-up, donning of over suits/coveralls, safety shoes, shoe covers/booties, hair cover, gloves, and safety glasses/shield. This position could be an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in Cell Therapy production wanting to develop their production career in a different technical/scientific area.

Thorough training and continual assessment will be provided. After training, successful applicants would be expected to join day, weekend, and public holiday rotation shifts (12 hours).

• Complying with site/department EHS standards (policies, rules, and regulations)
• Attaining a thorough understanding of the principles of CGMP compliance and clean room practices
• Contributing to appropriate maintenance of 'in-operation' production facilities and equipment, e.g., cleaning & sanitization, equipment monitoring, sampling, pH and conductivity checks
• Solution and medium preparation followed by aseptic filtration into sterile containers
• Revival and culturing of anchorage-dependent cell lines in static flasks and cell factories
• Harvest and concentration of cell factory-generated cell cultures using tangential flow filtration and/or centrifugation
• Final formulation and filling of vials. Visual inspection and cryopreservation
• Participation in aseptic process simulations
• Accurate and thorough completion of batch record documentation
• Environmental monitoring (viable particulates, non-viable particulates, surface, and operator)
• Formulation of media and aseptic filling of media bags and bottles

Degree/Diploma/NITEC in a related Science/Engineering discipline. Individuals without prior experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing are encouraged to apply as training will be provided.

Knowledge of cGMP applications. Knowledge of cell culture and aseptic processing within a classified environment. Strong team-oriented work ethic. Positive team-oriented attitude. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Willing to perform rotating 12-hour shift patterns.

Ability to perform physical activities in a clean room environment, including standing, manual work (>60%), and carrying items up to 12 kg.