Senior/ Principal Scientist (m/w/d) Quality Control, Environmental Monitoring Full-time

Job Opportunity in Visp, Switzerland

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What You Will Get

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

What You Will Do

• Collect, evaluate, and summarize data in MODA and LIMS, using digital tools to interpret results and confirm conclusions.
• Document GMP-relevant activities and lead investigations of alert or action level excursions.
• Drive root-cause investigations and align corrective measures with key stakeholders.
• Create, review, and approve DMS documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Improve QC monitoring processes to enhance data quality, efficiency, and robustness.
• Implement QC monitoring updates and manage MODA-related changes under change-control procedures.
• Represent the team during inspections, audits, and customer visits with clear and confident communication.

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in life sciences (biology, microbiology, pharmacy, or related field) with relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a GMP-regulated environment in Environmental Monitoring and/or Microbiology.
• Strong digital skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and documentation systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including pharmacopoeias and EU Annex 1.
• Flexibility, independence, and readiness to adapt to changing priorities.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in English; German skills are an advantage.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.