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Lonza

Global life sciences contract manufacturer

Associate Principal Scientist - Analytical Development, Microbial

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVisp, SwitzerlandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A PhD in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, or a comparable natural-science field is required.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and validating analytical methods in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of modern bioanalytical and chromatographic technologies, including ELISA, qPCR, icIEF, and HPLC, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to independently lead complex scientific projects and address technical challenges with a solutions-oriented approach.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English are required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the scientific and technical lead contact for developing, implementing, and validating biochemical and chromatographic assays, including ELISA, enzyme assays, RT-qPCR, protein PCR, UV/Vis, icIEF, and RP-, SE-, and IEX-HPLC.
  • Lead analytical development, transfer, and validation activities across multiple study and customer programs.
  • Create, review, and give final approval to complex study protocols, work instructions, and reports in accordance with GLP requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Analytical Development, Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure scientific excellence.
  • Train, coach, and support the professional development of laboratory specialists and scientific staff.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement new analytical technologies, and promote digitization and automation initiatives.
  • Support continuous-improvement processes to increase efficiency, data quality, and regulatory compliance.

About the Company

Lonza

Global life sciences contract manufacturer

Lonza is a global provider of development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutrition sectors. It supports clients from early development through to commercial production, offering integrated processes such as process development, GMP manufacturing, formulation, fill-finish, and quality assurance to bring medicines and nutrition products to market. Lonza’s model is built on end-to-end CDMO capabilities, enabling companies to move from concept to scalable, compliant production with reliable supply chains. What sets Lonza apart is its long history and global footprint, combining decades of experience across chemistry, biology, and nutrition with a broad, end-to-end service network that supports projects from discovery to commercialization. The company aims to be a trusted, long-term partner in life sciences by helping customers efficiently develop and manufacture their products at scale while maintaining strict regulatory and quality standards.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1897

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