MSAT Associate Principal Scientist

Location: On-site, Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

The MSAT Associate Principal Scientist is responsible for being the primary technical support person for manufacturing processes. This person has developed  a core competency in transferring and supporting processes from first run in plant, PPQ campaigns, and commercial campaigns. 

What you will get:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Supportive leadership and mentoring.

• Commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Serve as a technical lead for technology transfer, validation, and lifecycle management initiatives.

• Collaborate with customer technical and quality representatives as the technical SME to represent MSAT on project teams.

• Develop process understanding and expertise to successfully implement manufacturing solutions.

• Author, review, and own process-related documentation to ensure flawless execution.

• Coordinate change controls and lead all aspects of the implementation of changes as the assigned change agent.

• Monitor and report on process performance through detailed data analysis and live presentations.

• This is an individual contributor position and will not have direct reports.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.

• 8+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (6+ years of experience with Master’s, 5+ with PhD) with a strong background in manufacturing science and technology functions, including biotech processes, process development, scale-up, tech transfer, and manufacturing.

• Proven knowledge of aseptic techniques and cell culture.

• Experience with bioreactor operation and scale-up.

• Excellent ability to effectively communicate ideas and points of view, both orally and in written form. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to excellence.

• Prioritizes safety awareness at all times and carefully considers the impact of actions before completing activities.

• Ability to share 24/7 on-call support while the process is being manufactured.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.