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Job Description: «Professional Conversion Program» Biologics Trainee

Job Title : PCP Trainee – Scientist, Development Services , Purification

Department : Development Services, Purification

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.
• Current vacancy is opened for Purification team focusing on Viral Clearance that demonstrate the effectiveness of purification processes for the reduction of viruses to support customers’ regulatory filings (IND & BLA).

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Adherence to EHS rules and regulations is required at all times.
• Under guidance of supervisor/science lead perform the following activities dependent on the team in which the trainee is placed: Routine cell culture (cell line development and bioreactors), analytical methods aligned with individuals training, routine downstream process development (material supply/process evaluation).
• Document results in accordance with Lonza policies and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• General lab support including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, inventory of supplies, etc.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and an interest in operational efficiency

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

Competencies

• Decision Making
• Planning/Organizing
• Effective Communication
• Personal Orientation
• Teamwork
• Customer focus

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.