Trainee, DS

Job Description: CCP Trainee

Job Title: CCP Trainee, Development Services

Department:  Development Services, Lab. Services

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 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 that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Responsibilities

Development Services encompasses three technical disciplines with associated support functions to develop processes to enable manufacture of recombinant protein therapeutics. A role will be available in one or more of the technical functions dependent on the business needs of the department and the candidate’s experience.

• Cell Culture Development: Responsible for the development of cell lines and cell culture processes
• Purification Development: Responsible for the development of purification processes and supply of protein samples for analytical development
• Analytical Services: Responsible for analytical testing for both the cell culture and purification teams alongside analytical studies supporting regulatory filings
• Lab Services: Responsible for supporting Cell Culture Development, Purification Development and Analytical Services activities

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Adherence to EHS rules and regulations is required at all times
• Under guidance of supervisor/seniors to perform activities such as daily equipment verification, media / buffer preparation, goods receiving, etc
• Document results in accordance with Lonza policies and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• General laboratory support including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, inventory of supplies, etc.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and an interest in operational efficiency
• Any other duties assigned

Education Experience

• Degree in a relevant Science field or equivalent
• Fresh graduates are welcome
• Individual without prior working experience in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry may also apply
• Understanding of the application of mammalian cell culture for the production of biopharmaceuticals
• Understanding of cGMP regulations
• Good problem solving and anlytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills

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.