MSAT Scientist III/ Senior Scientist

Lonza • Permanent • Texas, United States • 2d ago

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 .

Job Description:

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.

The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Scientist / Senior Scientist is responsible for transferring viral vector bioprocesses into GMP production. These roles involve direct collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure process scalability and manufacturability. The Scientist or Senior Scientist oversees process integration, supervises manufacturing campaigns, leads major deviation investigations , and drives process improvements under the guidance of a Senior Scientist or Manager / Director .

Key Responsibilities:

Transfer manufacturing processes by leveraging process flow diagrams, expertise, and transferred data under the supervision of senior MSAT Scientists or Management.
Support technology transfer of buffer/media production, cell culture, harvesting, purification, and bulk filling of drug substances and/ or sterile final drug products .
Execute process transfers from Lonza Process Development (PD) or external clients in compliance with GMP regulations.
Manage project timelines, identify risks, and escalate issues to project management, or MSAT leadership as needed.
Support new product introductions (NPI) and technology transfers, assist in troubleshooting manufacturing processes, and oversee operations to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Develop expertise in upstream or downstream processing and apply process analysis techniques to resolve deviations and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
Participate in technology transfer, process oversight, and process improvements with minimal supervision.
Assist in creating a bill of materials, conducting material suitability assessments, and identifying alternative sources as needed.

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field.
5+ years of experience in bioprocessing or a related field.
Advanced knowledge of cellular biology, cell culture, bioreactor operation, mass transfer, filtration, chromatography, and aseptic processing.
Sterile processing and/ or sterile filling operational experience is desirable
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to communicate technical challenges and solutions effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Experience leading small projects and collaborating across departments.
Proficiency in root cause analysis (e.g., Five Why, Fishbone, DMAIC) and risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP).
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Knowledge of statistical data analysis is a plus.

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.

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