Senior Project Lead Microbiology 80-100% (m/f/d)

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.

Key responsibilities:

• In main scope are among others product related activities. supporting sterility testing, bioburden testing, bacterial endotoxins testing and other microbiological tests according to demand

• Assist in method development/implementation/evaluation/validation, writing/updating/reviewing/approving of QC related documentation

• Supporting and execution trending reports and deviations

• Provide training for procedures, test methods and raw data review

• Liaise with partner units within Lonza DP network to ensure on-time delivery of project milestones and smooth continuation of the production

• Ensure effective use of resources, maintenance of equipment, order of safety and health protection

• Support installation and (re)qualification of instruments according to Lonza SOPs

• Act as SME and project lead for different on site projects, with focus on microbiology projects.

• Support the lab team and ensure timely progress of sample testing, review and approval

• Participate as Subject Matter Expert in audits and inspection

Key requirements:

• Academical degree (M.Sc or higher)or apprenticeship in  Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

• Interested and skilled in software use.

• Significant working experience in pharmaceutical industries and cGMP controlled environment

• Good working knowledge in all relevant microbiological techniques

• Very good reporting and scientific skills

• Fluency in written and spoken English, German is an asse

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.