Operations Support Specialist

Operations   Support :   Operations Suppo rt   Specialist ,  Large Scale Mammalian

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences  operating  across five continents. While we work in science,  there’s  no magic formula for how we do it. Our greatest scientific solutions are 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.

Due to the growth at our site in Visp, we are currently looking for Operations Support and Manufacturing Specialists for our 6x20K Large Scale Mammalian Facility. In this role, you will  be responsible for  performing operational activities within the Operations Support Team in partnership with Buffer Media Supply,  USP  and DSP.

What   you’ll   do:

- Assignment s within the Operations   Support   team focused on receipt and management of raw materials,   single use   materials, dispensing   of   small volume and   large-scale   medias and buffers.

- P rocessing of parts in washers and autoclaves

- Transport and storage of materials   within temperature-controlled requirements

- Recognition,   interpretation,   and elimination of deviations

- Execution of tasks   in compliance with safety regulations and   cG MP quality requirements.

- Execution of production steps including interaction with HMIs and automated systems

- Support on-going training to develop your technical skills in a fast paced, large scale mammalian facility   (6 x 20K Bioreactors)

What   we’re   looking   for :

- Fluent English with German language skills   advantageous

- Completed   chemical   /   biopharmaceutical   education   or   vocational   training   preferred

- Professional experience in pharmaceutical production as an operator/production technician   in a GMP environment   is a plus

- Safety   mindset;   forklift   and /or   electric pallet truck training will be   required

- Continuous   improvement   mindset   with   attention   to   detail   and   support   of   6S   standards

- Willingness to work in shifts ( e.g.   2 or 3- shift pattern) with flexible work scheduling

- Day shift schedule to start during training period and establishment of the Operations Support Department.

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   satisfaction   that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a significant 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.