About this role
Bioprocess Engineer, Cleaning Expert Location: Visp, Switzerland Relocation support available The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland . Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join Lonza's growing Biologics organization in Visp and play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of equipment cleaning and contamination control for innovative bioconjugate manufacturing processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production of life-changing therapies while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. 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.
What you will get An agile career and dynamic working culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
A variety of benefits dependent on role and location. What you will do Lead and continuously improve cleaning strategies and concepts for process equipment within the assigned manufacturing area. Conduct cleaning risk assessments for new and existing products, implementing appropriate controls to ensure product quality and patient safety.
Support GMP manufacturing operations through expert oversight of equipment cleaning processes, investigation activities, and issue resolution. Prepare, review, and maintain production documentation, electronic batch records, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs related to cleaning activities. Ensure cleaning processes remain qualified, validated, and compliant throughout their lifecycle in accordance with GMP requirements and site procedures.
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, and other cross-functional stakeholders while representing the area during customer audits and visits. Drive innovation and continuous improvement projects and provide training and coaching to operators on cleaning-related procedures, including swabbing and visual inspection activities. What we are looking for Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD).
Experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments, particularly in upstream or downstream processing. Understanding of equipment cleaning, cleaning validation, contamination control, or related process engineering activities. Knowledge of GMP requirements, quality systems, and manufacturing documentation practices.
Familiarity with USP/DSP equipment and process equipment design within biotechnology production environments. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholders. A structured, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, learning, and driving operational excellence.
About Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.
Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.