Manufacturing Line Specialist (80%-100%)

About the role

Join Lonza's Ibex manufacturing team in Visp, Switzerland, and play a key role in delivering life‑changing biopharmaceutical products. This fully site‑based position offers the chance to develop technical expertise in upstream or downstream processing within a fast‑growing, innovative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support upstream or downstream manufacturing activities in compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot process equipment, evaluate results, and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to environmental monitoring, safety initiatives, and risk assessments.
• Prepare, review, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including batch records and SOPs.
• Support investigations, deviations, change controls, and CAPA activities.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and capital investment projects.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel on equipment operation and standard practices.

Required profile

• Education in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering or related life‑science discipline.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including microbial or mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a regulated environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Willingness to work in a 4‑shift operation.

Required skills

• Upstream and downstream processing techniques.
• cGMP compliance.
• Equipment troubleshooting.
• Environmental monitoring.
• Manufacturing documentation (batch records, SOPs).
• Investigation and CAPA processes.
• Equipment commissioning.

What we offer

• Agile career and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs recognizing high performance.
• Benefits package varying by role and location.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates.