Junior Manufacturing Biotechnologist

pstrong Junior Manufacturing Biotechnologist /strong /pp Are you ready to kickstart your career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing? Join our team in Visp to execute vital production processes that help bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide strong on a 6-month contract /strong . /pp 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. /ppstrong What you will get: /strong /pullip An agile career and dynamic working culture. /p /lilip An inclusive and ethical workplace. /p /lilip Competitive hourly rate. /p /li /ulp Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge. /ppstrong What you will do: /strong /pullip Perform daily shop-floor biopharmaceutical production tasks including bioreactor handling, single-use equipment execution, and HPLC screening in compliance with cGMP quality requirements. /p /lilip Carry out accurate batch recording, routine calculations, equipment calibration (scales, pH meters), and sampling procedures. /p /lilip Assist in identifying, interpreting, and troubleshooting process deviations to maintain production efficiency and safety. /p /lilip Support maintenance routines, housekeeping, media preparation, and introduction of new production projects to the unit. /p /lilip Work collaboratively within an 8-person shift team operating on a 4-shift model. /p /lilip Contribute to training and onboarding new team members as operational needs evolve. /p /li /ulpstrong What we are looking for: /strong /pullip Completed chemical or biopharmaceutical education (or equivalent technical diploma). /p /lilip Hands-on professional experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing as an operator, lab technician, or production specialist. /p /lilip Proven experience working within GMP/GDP regulated environments, biosafety cabinets, or laboratory media preparation. /p /lilip Familiarity with process engineering principles and bioprocess systems (knowledge of MES Syncade, LIMS, or DeltaV is an advantage). /p /lilip Strong commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and quality standards. /p /lilip Full willingness to work in a flexible 4-shift rotation schedule. /p /lilip Fluent English communication skills; basic or conversational German language skills are a plus. /p /li /ulpb About Lonza /b /pp At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of. /pp Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. /pp As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role. /ppb Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now. /b /p