Lonza Group
Senior Scientist Physico-Chemical Quality Control 80-100%
BASEL · BS
- Berufsfeld
- Chemie, Pharma & Labor · Labor & Analytik
- Ausbildung
- Berufslehre
- Sprachkenntnisse
- Englisch · Deutsch (von Vorteil) · Französisch (von Vorteil) · Italienisch (von Vorteil)
- Lohn
- Geschätzt CHF 80’000–110’000 pro Jahr (100 %)
- Schätzung von jopp, nicht aus dem Inserat.
- Veröffentlicht am
- 18. September 2026
- Zuletzt gesehen
- 21. September 2026
The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. For our successful and growing Drug Product focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the Senior Laboratory Scientist Phys-Chemical QC position. This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. What you will get: An agile career and a dynamic work culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance What you will do: Independently complete routine physico-chemical testing such as U/HPLC (SEC, IEX, RP, surfactant), CE-SDS, icIEF, protein content, and compendial methods (pH, color, clarity, subvisible particles, etc.) for biologics/large molecules, related entities and small molecules in QC under cGMP following applicable SOPs and Good Documentation Practices (GDocP) in a right-first-time and timely manner. Executes/reviews/approves basic operational tasks in the lab (e.g. mobile phase preparations, calibration of pH meter, balance)- Assists in investigation/troubleshooting lab equipment issues by proactively driving the investigation and proposing mitigation measures-- Ensures lab clean/maintenance (inventory/consumables management process, 6S) to cGMP standards for audit readiness and supports onsite customer/regulatory audits Oversees maintenance/requalification of lab equipment (Group A, B and C) as Instrument Responsible Person (IRP) and supports draft/update of instrument SOPs- Participates and initiates as member in laboratory operational optimization and process improvement initiatives Trainer to conduct and review compendial/non-purity methods and purity/identity/content methods in the laboratory- Onboarding of new Scientist/Senior Scientist What we are looking for: Training on the job as a lab technician (EFZ, HF, CTA, BTA, PTA or BSc./MSc.) Minimum 5 years of working experience in a research/ technical role in the pharmaceutical, biotech or chemical industry, in analytical testing Proven working experience in a cGMP regulated environment in phys-chem analytics strongly desired with experience in accurately reporting, interpretation and documentation of scientific results following ALCOA++ GDocP principles Experience with laboratory specific software (e.g. Empower, Electronic Laboratory Journal, LIMS-system) is advantageous Good communication and ability to work independently in a team, proactive and dedicated attitude Good knowledge of written and spoken English. Any other languages are a plus About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone-s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that-s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you-re ready to help turn our customers- breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.