Manufacturing Line Specialist (Cell Banking) (m/w/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.

Champion in operational activities in plant with respect to safety, quality, and on-time-in-full delivery. Expert in preparation, manufacturing execution, materials and rooms organization, and cleaning the assigned areas. Oversight of the work distribution in plant and of the operators work.

Key responsibilities:

• Being a reference point for the biotechnologist in plant and organize Tier 0 meeting with operators (e.g. collect feedback from operators and clearly present to management)
• Being a reference point for activity planning, troubleshooting, and problem solving (e.g. ensure that there is enough personnel to perform in plant activity and be available to support troubleshooting of operators)
• Being a reference point for materials and room organization to ensure continuity of production activities (e.g. have a clear understanding of what material is needed prior starting a campaign and ensure it is available)
• Executing manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines (e.g. aseptic operation, shipments, autoclaving) and perform troubleshooting of process and equipment (e.g. create malfunction reports)
• Cleaning of cell banking rooms and equipment to preserve cleanroom standard
• Being a reference point for training of in plant activities and equipment (e.g. support new comers and external in the gowning procedure)
• Day working hours, with flexibility upon manufacturing demand (e.g.  few Sundays/year work to release a vial for production)

Key requirements:

• Working experience in Pharma and GMP knowledge
• Proofen knowledge of working in cleanroom environment or cell culture aseptic work
• Fluent in English and German is a plus. Willing to learn German language.
• Strong team oriented with good communication skills
• Structured, focused, well organized, flexible, and independent. Capable to work with low supervision.

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.