Senior Scientist QC HPLC

Senior Scientist QC HPLC

Lonza

Visp, Switzerland

We are looking for a Scientist to join our QC HPLC Mammalian and mRNA team in Visp. Become part of our energetic and growing international team and take the opportunity to work on interesting projects in the rapidly developing field of Biologics.

Key responsibilities:

• Investigation and management of deviations, as Lead Investigator.
• Root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA implementation for project topics, and general lab topic.
• Coaching and mentoring of junior QC colleagues.
• QC analytical review and evaluation of results.
• Technical writing and document review (test methods, APs, protocols, reports).
• Quality oversight and audit readiness in GMP-regulated labs (participation in audits for assigned projects).
• Support optimization of laboratory processes and workflows.
• Continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Implementation, optimization, transfer and validation of analytical methods, with focus on HPLC, CE and icIEF.
• Responsibility for all HPLC project related tasks and representation of HPLC team in the project team for the assigned projects.
• Processing of investigations, change requests and deviations under cGMP.
• Extraction and evaluation of analytical data, preparation of reports and presentations.
• Preparation, review and approval of documents to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Expertise in analytical and technical issues for the assigned projects.

Key requirements:

• Master or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of proven experience in pharma industry.
• Good understanding of GMP required.
• Experience with HPLC, CE or icIEF desirable.
• Ideally experience with IT systems like LIMS and CDS.
• Proficient in English, German is a plus.