Biotech Production Operator

Location. Visp.

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.

What you'll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on .

What you'll do :

• Implement and Oversee Drug Product Manufacturing: Perform all manufacturing steps for drug products according to cGMP, including batch execution, reviewing test results, troubleshooting equipment, and resolving production issues

• Documentation and Compliance: Prepare, complete, and review production documentation (e.g., batch records) and other GMP-related documents, while also supporting process changes and CAPAs

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operate, set up, and clean production equipment and facilities used for liquid and freeze-dried drug forms (e.g., compounding, parts washing, autoclaving, filter integrity testing, visual inspection)

• Training and Support: Provide technical and procedural support to the manufacturing team and train new and existing operators on relevant procedures.

• Repairing or replacing malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment in the clean room and sterile environment (experience with aseptic filling lines is preferrable)

• Performing functional tests to validate the effectiveness of repair work. Maintaining records of maintenance services and repairs and eliminating faults in the systems.

• Open and track malfunction reports and cooperate, advice and support Plant Engineering department.

What we're looking for :

• 2-4 years of experience GMP environment on the shopfloor (preferably in sterile manufacturing of Drug Product) or You have completed an EFZ apprenticeship as a mechanic or related profession (production mechanic, car mechanic, etc.)

• Proficient in English.

• Familiarity with GMP requirements, quality procedures and SOP execution.

• Structured, focused, and well-organized working demeanor who enjoys working on a team.

• IT knowledge and knowledge in SAP and MES is desired.

• Several years of experience as a mechanic is an advantage.

• Willing to perform on-call duty and work in 2 shifts pattern.

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.

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.