CCP6 Trainee - Analytical Scientist

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.

The successful applicant for this position will be joining the Characterization team under the Analytical Development department within Development Services in Lonza Singapore, Science Park Facility, focusing on protein characterization using mass spectrometry and other analytical methods.

At Development Services, we are responsible for the development and characterization of manufacturing processes used for the production of novel therapeutic recombinant proteins for Lonza’s global client base.  You will be responsible for performing studies in compliance with ICH guidelines, GMP and business principles in the Characterization team, ensuring that projects are delivered in a timely and efficient manner, and driving innovative improvements.  The team perform studies to characterize biopharmaceuticals to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the molecule attributes and to generate fully qualified and characterized reference materials that can be used as part of subsequent cGMP batch release testing in the QC laboratories.  Occasional weekend work may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execution of analytical testing, analyze and interpret data to communicate progress and escalate challenges to Line Manager, project teams and customers as appropriate.
• Test methods employed include, but are not limited to, techniques using capillary electrophoresis, HPLC/UPLC, UV spectrophotometry, LC-MS (peptide mapping, intact mass analysis and oligosaccharide profiling), SEC-MALS, etc.
• Exercise technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments for reference standard creation and qualification, forced degradation, product characterization and biocompatibility studies per relevant ICH regulatory guidelines.
• Review and approve GMP documentation e.g. SOPs, protocols and reports, regulatory documents as required.
• General lab support including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, inventory of supplies, etc.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and an interest in operational efficiency.
• Contribute to departmental safety and training programmes as required.
• Well organized with good problem solving skills, a high level of attention to detail and have a passion for delivering high quality data on time.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support other activities within the Analytical Development department.

• Degree in a relevant Science field or Equivalent
• Understanding of theory and application of mammalian cell culture for production of protein production, purification and analysis.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent team working skills

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.

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.