Development Services Scientist III

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, theres 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 thats the kind of work we want to be part of.

Job Description:

This individual is responsible for performing tasks related to Cell Culture Development (CCD) and Purification Development (PD) and may assist with Analytical Development (AD) activities with minimal supervisory direction. This includes laboratory-based studies or execution of assays. They may serve as study director for a lab study and may act as a final reviewer for protocols and reports. They are expected to provide recommendations for study designs and project estimates, vetted by their peers.

Key responsibilities:

• Execution of lab studies and analytical assay work.

• Performs execution of routine and non-routine lab studies / analytical work according to SOPs with minimal supervisory input.

• Qualified to perform and plan RCA work.

• Designs experiments using the principles of DOE.

• Expected to have an advanced understanding of the theory behind lab studies and methodology.

• Writes and reviews study protocols and reports.

• Analyzes data using Lonza software and explains results and their impact.

• Participates in regular safety audits and area 6S activities and performs periodic review of documents.

• Represent MSAT Lab on Global, internal and external project teams. Provides regular updates on study related progress and may exert influence and decision-making in customer calls.

• Follows all training and policy guidelines established for the facility as well as all cGMP requirements when applicable.

• CCD: Execution of Satellite runs, scale down models, LIVCA, new equipment evaluations, Cell culture separation strategies, harvest hold and other process characterization studies associated with mammalian cell culture.

• PD: Buffer specifications and stability, filtration studies, CCD linked work.

• Troubleshooting/deviation support.

• Familiarity with routine Analytical Assays, method development, bringing in new technologies and methodologies.

• Experienced in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture; Advanced knowledge of scale up and mass transfer, bioreactor operation; intermediate understanding of filtration; proficient in statistical analysis.

• Experienced in chromatography and filtration; expertise in protein structure, scale up, UF/DF, virus filtration; intermediate knowledge of statistical data analysis.

Key requirements:

• Bachelors degree in life sciences or relevant field.

• Lab bench work and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) experience.

• Ensure compliance to EHS policies and guidelines applicable within the department. Observe safety practices in job tasks and work areas.

• Ability to analyze problems, practices or procedures in order to define the problem and recognize alternatives and their implications.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate data to propose improvements.

Every day, Lonzas 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.

We recognize that attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $95,000 - $153,000. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities; while also allowing for differentiation on performance based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at the company between the lower and the middle part of the applicable range. We tailor our offers within the range based on job-related factors, including organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic area and the selected candidates experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and/or communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. This range is only inclusive of base salary, and base pay is just one component of Lonzas total compensation package for employees. Full-time employees are eligible to receive a performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.