Senior Scientist

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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 Purification Development team in Development Services, Lonza Singapore. As a Senior Scientist, you will be able to develop and enhance your technical and scientific capabilities as well as build on your technical leadership skills. You will be involved in hands-on experimental activities as well as supporting projects right from planning to delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Perform hands-on laboratory work in the purification process development team contributing or leading the development of processes suitable for technology transfer to the cGMP manufacturing teams.
• Lead the junior scientists in the team for Process Development/Process Validation / Process Characterization activities, including experimental designing, planning, supervising and directing studies.
• Process Characterization activities including Risk Assessment (FMEA), employing DoE methodologies, data analysis and interpretation to define process parameter ranges and process steps.
• Draft and review high quality technical documents- Protocols, reports, SOPs etc.
• Be the project representative delivering high-quality communication to ensure an outstanding customer experience.
• Working as an integral part of a site and global project team, co-ordinate multiple projects and ensure timely delivery of project work stages.
• Purification activities include Chromatography (Affinity, Mixed-mode, ion exchange) using the AKTA purification system, Ultrafiltration/diafiltration and viral reduction strategies.
• Train new hires and junior scientists with existing/new technologies.
• Work with the highest scientific standards under the direction of the Line Manager.
• Communicate project updates to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the department including instigating and delivering operational efficiency projects.
• Contribute to departmental safety and training programs as required.
• Technical supervision of projects and project teams may be required.

Education Experience

• Degree/PhD in a relevant Science field or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years' work experience in relevant field or PhD with 2 years postdoctoral/3 years of industrial experience.
• Expertise with relevant years of experience in protein purification process development.
• Experience in Process Characterization/Process Validation, involving the use of statistical software for experimental design and data analysis will be highly advantageous.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations will be advantageous.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good team working skills.