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.

For Ibex® Solutions, our recently launched unique biological manufacturing and development concept in Visp, Switzerland, we are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) in our team in Mammalian Cell Culture Development at the Visp site. In this role, you will work hands-on in our state-of-the art laboratories and will interact with cross-functional teams to develop cell culture processes for the manufacture of novel biotherapeutics.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute and document experimental lab work in the field of mammalian cell culture

• Generate and collect high quality data in collaboration with individual scientists and lab technicians

• Contribute to general laboratory tasks and media preparation

• Contribute to the maintenance of lab equipment and participate in the creation of working instructions for laboratory equipment

• Order raw materials and consumables as per project needs

Key requirements:

• Apprenticeship with 1-4 years of relevant industry experience or Bsc in Biotechnology, Biology or Chemistry

• Experience in mammalian cell culture (CHO cells, aseptic techniques, subculture, cryopreservation, transfections, AMBR15/AMBR250, stirred-tank bioreactors, media preparation, …)

• Ability to work in teams and organize work

• Technical English required, German is a plus

• Availability to work during weekends and bank holidays a few times per year

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.