Oorspronkelijke vacature omschrijving:

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.

For our Lonza Geleen site, we are looking for a highly experienced professional and lead scientist in the field of mRNA in vitro transcription reaction (IVT) and associated downstream processing to support our mRNA innovation lab. Subject matter expert in specific area. Strong evidence for delivering on commitments and working collaboratively in cross-disciplinary teams. Solid appreciation of commercial requirements. Established credibility within the Lonza network and broader scientific network.

Key responsibilities:

• Representation: act as a deputy of the team manager when needed and support the process development management.
• Leadership: provide strong scientific, technical and regulatory leadership at project level. Lead individual scientists and lab technicians on complex projects.
• Projects: lead multi-disciplinary matrix teams on complex projects in the area of scientific expertise. Lead problem solving and lessons learned activities.
• Scientific tasks: design advanced experimental plans and data analysis methods, write and review high quality reports.
• Customer interactions: develop strong customer relationships.
• Training: lead training activities in the area of expertise.

Key requirements:

• PhD in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry with 5-10 years of experience
• At least 3 years of experience in the mRNA field
• Builds and leads lab scientists and research associates focused on the development of encapsulated mRNA.
• In-depth knowledge of mRNA analytics for determination of mRNA yield and purity parameters such has mRNA integrity, dsRNA, residual Protein and DNA.
• Experience in sequencing (MiSeq, Sanguer, etc), UHPLC, Fragment analyzer, immunoassays, plate based assays, etc.
• Experience in setting up high throughput techniques for evaluation of optimized IVT conditions and follow up parallel analytics an advantage

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.