MSAT Scientist III (Upstream) - #252772

United States, Vacaville (California)

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

The role will be a recognized process expert in cell culture and primary recovery operations (Upstream USP). Supporting multiple customer project teams to transfer manufacturing processes into the Vacaville site as well as maintaining and improving existing commercial processes. This role has the opportunity to develop extensive internal and external networks while building influence and credibility in the industry. In addition, the role will act as a coach/mentor to more junior team members and cross functionally as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Key Responsibilities

• Represents MSAT on customer project teams, driving process transfers into USP GMP manufacturing from global sites and pilot facilities.
• Manages technical risks during transfer, including raw material changes, ensuring timely communication of critical process info across functions.
• Provides 24/7 on-plant technical support, monitors processes, analyzes complex data, trains operators, and completes quality tasks (e.g. deviations, CAPAs).
• Designs and implements manufacturing controls and monitoring systems to meet CPV requirements for commercial processes.
• Resolves manufacturing issues using expertise; leads investigations and drives process improvements in GMP operations.
• Partners with SMEs to grow process knowledge and mentor junior staff on technical problem-solving.
• Plans and conducts lab experiments for process optimization, troubleshooting, and evaluation of new processes.
• Anticipates and resolves technical challenges; communicates across teams, prevents deviations, and evaluates new technologies for innovation and efficiency.
  
  

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or relevant field.
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues, assess data, and propose solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration with customers and teams.
• Skilled in task planning, time management, and handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to evaluate data and drive process improvements.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments, shifting workloads, and timelines.
  
  

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.

We recognize that attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $95,000 and $153,000. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities; while also allowing for differentiation on performance based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at the company between the lower and the middle part of the applicable range. We tailor our offers within the range based on job-related factors, including organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic area and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and/or communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. This range is only inclusive of base salary, and base pay is just one component of Lonza’s total compensation package for employees. Full-time employees are eligible to receive a performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

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

Reference: R67508

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