Manufacturing 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 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.

Due to the growth at our site in Visp, we are currently looking for several Manufacturing Specialists for our Ibex-facility. In this role, you will be responsible for performing operational activities of assigned manufacturing projects in specific areas (Up-stream or Down-stream processing).

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What you will do:

• Perform upstream or downstream manufacturing activities following cGMP guidelines

• Troubleshoot equipment, evaluate test results, and recommend solutions

• Support safety, environmental monitoring, and cleaning risk assessments

• Prepare and maintain documentation such as batch records and SOPs

• Review production documents and support deviations, change requests, and CAPAs

• Contribute to capital investment projects and equipment commissioning

• Train manufacturing staff on equipment and standard operations

What we are looking for:

• Education or training in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering, or related field

• Experience in microbial or mammalian cultivation, or protein purification

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

• Fluent in English; German is a plus

• Willingness to work in a 4-shift system

• Basic understanding of GMP is an advantage

What you will get:

• A dynamic and innovative work environment

• Opportunities to grow your career and develop new skills

• A chance to make a meaningful impact in life sciences

• Supportive team culture and inclusive workplace

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Relocation support for eligible candidates

• The satisfaction of improving lives around the world

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.