Manufacturing Technical Specialist

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated individuals collaborating, brainstorming ideas that contribute to the success of businesses in serving people. In return, we empower our individuals to take charge of their career paths. Their innovative ideas, whether significant or subtle, truly impact the world. And that’s the type of work we aim to engage in.

At Lonza, you can lead the way in developing and implementing new solutions. Discover Careers that Enable a Healthier World. Craft the Future of Life Science. We are currently looking for a dedicated Manufacturing Technical Specialist in a fast-growing and innovative environment.

What you'll get:

• An agile career and wide-ranging working culture
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Opportunities for professional growth in an encouraging and inclusive environment
• Exposure to global markets and the chance to work on international projects
• A collaborative team that values your input and expertise
• Access to brand-new technology and resources to drive your success

What you'll do:

As a Manufacturing Technical Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our operations, ensuring flawless execution and continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes. You will:

• Attain a detailed understanding of the principles of cGMP compliance, data integrity, aseptic techniques, and clean room practices.
• Use electronic systems to perform work, including document management systems (DMS), Trackwise, and Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Perform assigned document revisions promptly.
• Ensure timely closure of assigned Trackwise records, such as CAPA and CR tasks, maintaining zero overdue records.
• Collaborate with collaborators across departments for the review, approval, and closure of tasks.
• Complete batch records as needed, ensuring accurate and right-first-time documentation.
• Maintain training status to perform required GMP tasks.
• Assist the manufacturing shift team in key production, and housekeeping tasks if necessary.
• Advance non-routine situations, including potential task overdue, revision obstacles, deviations, and safety observations, to the section lead.
• Propose and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your Lead/Manager.

What we're looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree and/or Diploma, preferably in a bioscience-related field.
• Related cGMP working experience in the biotech/pharma manufacturing sector, which will be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of cell culture and principles of aseptic processing within a classified environment.
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

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 happiness that comes with improving lives all around the world. The happiness that comes with making a meaningful difference.