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Bioprocess Engineer
Full-time
↑273 30d
Description
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working 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. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The Bioprocess Engineer (BPE) provides technical and operational support for GMP manufacturing operations in Buffer & Media Preparation (BMS) Acting as the process Subject Matter Expert (SME), the BPE ensures safe, compliant, and reliable execution of manufacturing activities while driving standardization, continuous improvement, and operational readiness.
The role works closely with Manufacturing, QA, MSAT, Engineering, and Automation, and maintains a strong shop‑floor presence during routine operations, PPQ, and critical GMP campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Technical Support
- Provide hands‑on technical support to manufacturing teams during GMP operations and PPQ campaigns
- Act as process SME for assigned equipment, systems, and manufacturing activities
- Support tier meetings and structured escalation of operational risks and issues
- Participate in on‑call (pikett) support as required
Quality & GMP Compliance
- Lead or support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and action closure
- Ensure operations comply with cGMP, data integrity, and safety requirements
- Author and review GMP documentation (SOPs, protocols, risk assessments, changes)
- Support regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities
Process Ownership & Improvement
- Own assigned processes, recipes, and equipment from readiness through routine use
- Drive standardization and process robustness across BMS
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities as manufacturing SME
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities (Lean / Six Sigma)
Execution Readiness & Collaboration
- Partner with Production and Planning to ensure material, equipment, and recipe readiness
- Proactively identify and manage execution risks impacting batch success and schedule adherence
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve technical and compliance issues efficiently
Required Qualifications
- BSc or MSc in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field
- Experience in GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing (large‑scale operations preferred)
- Strong understanding of BMS, USP, DSP, and/or single‑use systems
- Working knowledge of GMP documentation, deviations, and investigations
Key Competencies
- Strong shop‑floor presence and problem‑solving capability
- Structured, detail‑oriented, and quality‑focused mindset
- Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize and perform in a dynamic manufacturing environment
What We Offer
- Work in a state‑of‑the‑art large‑scale manufacturing environment
- High‑impact role supporting PPQ and commercial production
- Collaborative, safety‑first culture with strong development opportunities
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 satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza
CDMO
LocationBasel, Switzerland
Employees10001-50000
Open Jobs645
Pipeline
L-CarnitineN/A
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