Instrument Manager (all genders) in QC Bio-Analytics 80-100 %

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 Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch, located in Basel, Switzerland and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the position as Instrument Manager in QC Bio-Analytics.

We are looking for an agile person to join our Bio-Analytics support team, where you would fill the new position to manage the qualification of Bio-Analytics equipment (e.g. everything from cooling devices to plate readers) together with our lab systems department. This will also include the responsibility for deviations / investigations related to those instruments and general quality records. All of these activities are performed according to GMP standards.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in deviation / investigation / CAPA writing for the QC Bio-Analytics department

• Maintain the training records and assignments within our global training management system for the QC Bio-Analytics department

• Support the qualification/validation of analytical equipment in QC Bio-Analytics laboratories

• Review and approve qualification/validation related reports as required following cGxP

• Maintain equipment in QC Bio-Analytics laboratories in alignment with relevant SOPs  

• Act as subject matter expert for dedicated laboratory equipment within audits and inspections

• Collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders

Key requirements

• Degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or similar field or on the job training as an Analytical Lab Technician

• Excellent understanding of GxP/quality and relevant regulatory requirements

• Experience in analytical equipment qualification

• Experience in Biacore / SPR systems is a plus

• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g. TrackWise) and training management systems (e.g. Cornerstone) is a plus

• Good communication and inter-personal skills. Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment

• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken), German is a plus

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.