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.
We are looking for a Scientist to join our mRNA team in Geleen.
A new innovation group is being created, for mRNA design, IVT, downstream processing. Objective to generate IP and know-how.
The Scientist is a key member of the laboratory team who works on multiple, well defined projects to deliver the high quality execution of experimental work following all safety and quality procedures. You will be responsible for planning and executing standard experiments and with appropriate support, dealing with more complex projects. This is a great opportunity to work closely with Lonza customers presenting progress on project stages, understanding their needs, responding to challenges and delivering the customer experience Lonza are known for globally.
• Close collaboration with principal scientists, senior scientists and senior analytical development associates in the team with focus mRNA
• Setting up and maintenance of Innovation lab facilities
• Support of activities at the mRNA Innovation, Process Development and/or Analytical Development may be requested if justifiable by extreme workloads.
• Actively participates in research and development activities, including performing research, writing of protocols, SOPs, URS, etc reporting research results in writing and verbal presentations.
• Support the development and implementation of the site quality at the mRNA Process development unit.
• May assist with purchasing and stocking of lab consumables and equipment.
• Serve as Proxy to the development units coordinator upon request of the mRNA Process Development leadership.
B.Sc./M.Sc. Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry
Experience 5-10 years
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.