Contamination Control and Cleaning, Senior QA Specialist 80-100% (f/m/d)
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CH - Visp
Time type
Full time
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Job requisition id
R68077
Location: Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
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 site in Visp, Switzerland, is growing, and for our Biologics Quality organization, we are currently looking for a Senior QA Specialist (f/m/d) for Large Scale Mammalian in Ibex Solutions, our recently launched biological manufacturing and development concept. The successful candidate will be part of QA Operations and will be in direct contact with key stakeholders in the Contamination Prevention and Control group, MSAT, Operations, Hygiene, etc.
What you’ll get:
* An agile career and dynamic working culture
* An inclusive and ethical workplace
* Compensation programs that recognize high performance
* A variety of benefits depending on role and location
What you’ll do:
* Review and approve routine cleaning-related documents, e.g., cleaning plans and reports, MAC plans, and cleaning QC plans
* Ensure all cleaning-related deviations are investigated and recorded, direct investigations of customer product complaints, and ensure proper documentation
* Be part of QA Ops, working closely with the contamination Prevention and Control group, MSAT, Operations, Hygiene, etc.
* Approve local procedures and ensure compliance with the site Contamination Control Strategy
* Provide Quality oversight for all CCS topics limited to the facility (local CRs, DRs, and DMS documents)
* Review and approve records such as SOPs, Batch Records, Material Specifications, Deviations, Change Requests, and Testing Protocols & Reports
What we’re looking for:
* Bachelor or Master degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field
* Significant experience in contamination control within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical industry; QA role in a Large Scale stainless steel facility required
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes, cleaning procedures, and analytical methods
* Experience with GMP management systems like TrackWise, SAP, Syncade, and Microsoft Office suite preferred
* Experience interacting with health authorities (Swissmedic, FDA, etc.) desired
* Business fluent in English; ability to communicate in or willingness to learn German
Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of lives. We value ethical practices, respect, and environmental protection. We challenge our employees to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions in life sciences, offering the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference.
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