The actual location of this job is in Basel, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. ​

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 Drug Product Services (DPS), our successful Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) branch, located in Basel, Switzerland and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment! Join this outstanding team by applying for the position as Lead Scientist Forensic Chemistry! 

What you’ll get: 

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture 

• An inclusive and ethical workplace 

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance 

What you’ll do: 

• Plan and execute laboratory studies in the field of surfactant characterization and trace analysis / structure elucidation 

• Develop and establish analytical methods and technologies, evaluate, report and present results 

• Support other functions in Forensic Chemistry (e.g. protein characterization, subvisible and visible particle characterization, extractables / leachables studies) 

• Ensure accurate maintenance of equipment, adhere to safety and health regulations, and follow lab and safety instructions and all relevant regulations 

• Participate and contribute to innovation, technical strategy projects and scientific publications 

• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g. supervise, train and mentor junior lab scientists, interns and students, carry out scientific research projects, and other tasks as required) 

What we’re looking for: 

• A degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field OR education as a laboratory scientist / training on the job as analytical lab technician 

• Confirmed (>2 years) experience as a research or technical assistant / laboratory scientist in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry with focus on analytics 

• Proven knowledge in trace analytical techniques, e.g. HPLC-ELSD/CAD/UV/FLD/MS 

• Good skills in reporting, interpretation and documentation of scientific results 

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment  with a proactive mentality

• Willingness to learn and carry out new and complex tasks 

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English 

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. 

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.