What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist position at Lonza?
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.
As an Analytical Chemist at Lonza Pharma & Biotech, you'll be part of a closely collaborative team that flourishes with creativity and problem-solving. You will have the chance to efficiently implement your skills in a dynamic setting, surrounded by professionals who are determined to achieve detailed results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct testing for the release and stability of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, ensuring compliance with the highest standards.
- Perform both basic and intermediate laboratory operations with precision and attention to detail.
- Validate and transfer analytical methods under supervision, applying your knowledge to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including HPLC and FTIR, to support dosage form development and manufacturing processes.
- Meticulously record and review laboratory work in notebooks, ensuring that all details are accurately and comprehensively noted.
- Assist in writing and reviewing Bend Test Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision, contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes.
- Provide basic training for new chemists, encouraging an inclusive and empowering learning environment.
- Sample and test cleaning samples to ensure a contamination-free laboratory environment.
- Support the Subject Matter Expert on special projects, bringing your analytical expertise to collaborate on challenging and innovative initiatives.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry or a related scientific field, with a solid foundation in analytical techniques.
- Relevant laboratory experience in a related field is preferred, showcasing your ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting.
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred, demonstrating your understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards.
- Proficiency in operating HPLC, FTIR, and other related laboratory technologies is preferred, highlighting your technical competence.
- Flexibility to work four 10-hour shifts, including one weekend day, ensuring that you can contribute to our ongoing projects.
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.
