Operations Support Specialist

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciencesoperatingacross five continents. While we work in science,there’sno magic formulaforhow we do it. Our greatest scientificsolutionsarededicatedpeopleworking 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. Andthat’sthe kind of work we want to be part of.

Due to the growth at our site in Visp, we are currently looking for Operations Support andManufacturing Specialists for our 6x20K Large Scale Mammalian Facility. In this role, you willbe responsible forperforming operational activitieswithin the Operations Support Team in partnership with Buffer Media,USPand DSP.

Whatyou’lldo:

• Assignments within the OperationsSupportteam focused on receipt and management of raw materials,single usematerials, dispensingofsmall volume andlarge-scalemedias and buffers.
• Processing of parts in washers and autoclaves
• Transport and storage of materialswithin temperature-controlled requirements
• Recognition,interpretation,and elimination of deviations
• Execution of tasksin compliance with safety regulations andcGMP quality requirements.
• Execution of production steps including interaction with HMIs and automated systems
• Support on-going training to develop your technical skills in a fast paced, large scale mammalian facility(6 x 20K Bioreactors)

Whatwe’relookingfor:

• Fluent English with German language skillsadvantageous
• Completedchemical/biopharmaceuticaleducationorvocationaltrainingpreferred
• Professional experience in pharmaceutical production as an operator/production technicianin a GMP environmentis a plus
• Safetymindset;forkliftand/orelectric pallet truck training will berequired
• Continuousimprovementmindsetwithattentiontodetailandsupportof6Sstandards
• Willingness to work in shifts (e.g.2 or 3-shift pattern) with flexible work scheduling
• Day shift schedule to start during training period and establishment of the Operations Support Department.

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 developingnew ideasin life sciences. In return, we offersatisfactionthat comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a significant 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.

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.