MSAT Process Engineer/Scientist III - Downstream
Lonza
Summary
The MSAT Engineer/Scientist III is responsible for being the primary technical support for mammalian manufacturing processes. This person has in-depth experience with supporting manufacturing processes and/or technical transfer. The individual is a subject matter expert for key aspects of the role.
Job description
What you will do
- Performs all functions associated with process transfer and process support, e.g. develop process understanding, perform gap analysis/FMEA, generate process models, author / review Process Descriptions and Batch Records, author/review planned deviations and change controls, perform process monitoring author campaign summary reports, perform activities for lot release.
- May provide guidance on process transfer and support activities to junior members of the team.
- Assess all major deviations including those that impact product quality and identify potential root causes using a systematic approach.
- Experience using variety of problem solving tools e.g. Fishbone, Kepner-Tregoe etc. Able to identify potential solutions. Performs or is able to understand all types of complex data analysis such as multiple linear regression analysis, ANOVA, multivariate analysis.
- Author and review process descriptions, definitive formulations, batch records, raw material listings, change controls independently and authors/reviews/modifies the corresponding templates.
- Assess change controls for impact of any change to the process, equipment or procedures that can affect process performance and product quality. Supports documentation preparation for regulatory purposes.
- Represent MSAT on project teams and interfaces with customer technical and quality representatives. Represent MSAT on internal teams (e.g. Deviation and Run Daily Management System meetings). Participate in Customer and Regulatory Audits.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.
- 5+ years of biotech industry experience (3+ years with Master’s, 2+ years with PhD) in process development and process scale up / manufacturing.
- Experience with large scale manufacturing support (mammalian preferred), current Good Manufacturing Practices, US / EU regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of cell biology, cell culture, scale up and mass transfer, bioreactor operation, disc stack centrifugation, filtration and intermediate knowledge of statistical data analysis.
- In depth knowledge of large scale manufacturing, current Good Manufacturing Practices and US/EU regulations.
- Willingness to provide 24/7 on-call support during manufacturing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or Chemical Engineering.
- 5+ years of biotech industry experience (3+ years with Master’s, 2+ years with PhD) in process development and process scale up / manufacturing.
- Experience with large scale manufacturing support (mammalian preferred), current Good Manufacturing Practices, US / EU regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of cell biology, cell culture, scale up and mass transfer, bioreactor operation, disc stack centrifugation, filtration and intermediate knowledge of statistical data analysis.
- In depth knowledge of large scale manufacturing, current Good Manufacturing Practices and US/EU regulations.
- Willingness to provide 24/7 on-call support during manufacturing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career development opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Access to cutting-edge technology
- Employee well-being and safety
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Recognition and rewards
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.