Lonza

Senior Lab Technician

Switzerland · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerLonza
LocationSwitzerland
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted29 Sep 2026

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

For Ibex® Solutions, our recently launched unique biological manufacturing and development concept in Visp, Switzerland, we are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician (m/f/d) in our team in Mammalian USP Pilot at the Visp site. In this role, you will work hands-on in our state-of-the art laboratories and will interact with cross-functional teams to develop cell culture processes for the manufacture of novel biotherapeutics.

Key responsibilities:

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Experimental work: execute experimental lab work according to defined expectations and schedule. Generate and collect high quality data. Collaborate with individual scientists and lab technicians.
Lab management: contribute to the maintenance and qualification of lab equipment. Actively participate to the establishment of working instructions for lab equipment. Ensure appropriate maintenance of the workplace. Order raw materials and consumables as per project needs. Share and implement best practices for lab and equipment management.
Facilitate improvements to departmental business processes.
Report issues in a timely fashion. Demonstrate flexibility to support other activities within the department.
Proactive approach to own continuous professional development.

Key requirements:

Apprenticeship with 1-4 years of relevant industry experience or Bsc in Biotechnology, Biology or Chemistry
Experience with Cell culture: CHO cell culture, AMBR, STR, scale-up, IgG production
Experience with: Pilot scale: cell culture techniques using pilot scale equipment, single-use systems, scale-up, process consistency, process control strategy
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and a dedication to maintaining high-quality standards
Fluent in English is must / German would be nice to have

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.

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