Senior Bioprocess Engineer

Lonza

Visp, Switzerland

In order to support our continued growth Lonza is seeking Bioprocess Engineers with a relevant background in Life Sciences and a passion for Biotechnology to join our talent community in Visp, Switzerland. Become part of this great opportunity and join our team by applying for the position as Bioprocess Engineer.

Responsibilities:

Oversees, plans and supports execution of manufacturing campaigns in the area of microbial fermentation;
Responsible to prepare and implement EHS, EM, operation and cleaning risk analysis for the assigned products and the implementation and control of defined measures;
Responsible to establish timely and with high quality the required production documentation (preparation and review of electronic batch records) specific to the assigned production area;
Perform manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution;
Reviews production documentation and works on deviations, change requests and implementation of CAPAs to ensure high-quality GMP standards;
Working as production guide in Capital investment projects for building and commissioning of the manufacturing units. Responsible for delivering all input required for the specific set-up, commissioning and qualification of the manufacturing suites and equipment including automation;
Prepares, changes and reviews DeltaV recipes for equipment and facility parts;
Coordinates and supports Engineering and workshops for campaign preparation and change-over activities in the facility;
Implements innovation and improvement projects comprising general manufacturing aspects for the production plant;
Responsible for training of the operators for the manufacturing of the assigned products;
Represents own area / unit during customer audits and visits.

Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master Degree;
Preferred area of study: Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related subject areas;
8-10 years of relevant experience;
Good biotechnology expertise and/or knowledge in biotechnical engineering preferable in the area of microbial fermentation; fluent in English (German is a plus); GMP understanding;
Good leadership skills; good communication skills and interaction with all kinds of interfaces within the organization; strong team orientation;
Organized, focused, and methodical approach to work; receptive to new insights and suggestions; highly motivated and upbeat; adept at finding solutions;
MES y Delta V experience as recipe author is a plus.

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