Biotechnologist 1 (Cell Gene Therapy)

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 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.

As a Biotechnologist at Lonza Cell & Gene Therapy business, you’ll be part of our globally recognized network, driving the production of cell & gene treatments.

Join our best-in-class high performance Integrated Biologics team at our Tuas site in Singapore to gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology and innovation. Learn new skills and capabilities. 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 for you by watching this short video.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site.
• Fully paid medical insurance, with the option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.
• Shift allowances.

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do:

• Acquires a detailed understanding of the principles of cGMP compliance, aseptic techniques, and clean room practices.
• Completes batch records, ensuring accurate and right-first-time documentation.
• Maintains training status to perform required GMP tasks.
• Performs environmental monitoring during production.
• Performs suite support activities, e.g. equipment cleaning, housekeeping.
• Advances non-routine situations (e.g. deviations, equipment alarms) per site procedure.
• Uses electronic systems to perform work (e.g. document management system (DMS), Lab Information Management System (LIMS), Trackwise).
• Reviews completed batch records and logbooks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Suggests and participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assignee to Trackwise records (e.g. CAPAs).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your Lead/ Manager.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a related Science/Engineering field.
• Open to fresh graduates.
• Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.
• Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP applications.
• Positive team-oriented demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to perform a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

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.