Associate Principal Scientist - Cell Culture Development

Lonza Group

Visp, Switzerland
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7+ years industry experience in upstream process development
Hands-on expertise with cho cell culture
Experience with ambr250 and stirred tank bioreactors
** Lonza Group is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist in Cell Culture Development to lead upstream process development activities in Visp, Switzerland. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in mammalian cell culture and a strong background in bioprocessing, with a focus on collaboration and customer communication. **

Job Summary

  • This role combines scientific leadership with hands-on laboratory work to drive upstream development activities.
  • The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for CHO cell culture, providing guidance and decision-making for internal and external teams.
  • Lonza offers talented people the opportunity to own their careers while contributing to meaningful improvements in global health.

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** Lonza Group is seeking an Associate Principal Scientist in Cell Culture Development to lead upstream process development activities in Visp, Switzerland. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in mammalian cell culture and a strong background in bioprocessing, with a focus on collaboration and customer communication. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years industry experience in upstream process development
  • Hands-on expertise with CHO cell culture
  • Experience with AMBR250 and stirred tank bioreactors
  • Strong understanding of scale up and scale down principles
  • Ability to support operations during weekends or holidays

Nice-to-have

  • Strong team orientation and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex bioprocess issues
  • Excellent technical communication skills in English

Key Requirements

  • BSc with 7+ years or MSc with 5+ years relevant experience
  • Expertise in depth filtration and bioprocess troubleshooting
  • Willingness to support weekend and holiday operations

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