Senior Scientist Downstream Purification Development Full-time

Job Opportunity At Lonza

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is dedicated 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.

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

A collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career

Exposure to innovative technologies and development projects

A chance to shape processes and influence project outcomes

A role where your ideas and expertise matter

A workplace that values integrity, quality, and safety

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global health

What You'll Do

Develop protocols, plans, and documentation for laboratory experiments.

Support experiment execution and ensure accurate data reporting.

Prepare materials for customer updates together with the project leader.

Work closely with project leaders and act as a backup when needed.

Provide expertise in chromatography, filtration, and related DSP areas.

Support data evaluation and contribute to statistical analyses.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient project workflows.

What We Are Looking For

M.S. in biotechnology or a related field, or a B.S. with relevant experience.

Strong knowledge of protein chemistry, purification, chromatography, and filtration.

Experience with statistical analysis; skills in JMP or bioinformatics are a strong advantage.

A proactive, reliable, and positive team player.

Strong communication skills in English; German skills are an advantage.

Ability to manage tasks independently and meet project timelines.

A flexible mindset and willingness to support cross-functional work.

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.

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.