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.
As part of this growth, we’re offering an internship opportunity to support our Process Experts and Senior Process Experts in large-scale mammalian upstream and downstream manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
As an intern supporting the Process Expert team, you will gain hands-on exposure to biopharmaceutical manufacturing and technology transfer processes. Key tasks may include:
- Assisting in technology transfer activities by helping prepare process documentation, tracking data, and coordinating cross-functional input.
- Supporting data collection and analysis for manufacturing batches, deviations, and process performance trends.
- Helping to prepare presentations, reports, and process descriptions for internal stakeholders and customer interactions.
- Participating in process risk assessments, change controls, and process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborating with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, and Process Development teams on daily operations and troubleshooting activities.
- Maintaining GMP documentation practices and ensuring data integrity in support of regulatory compliance.
- Attending and contributing to team meetings, taking notes, and following up on action items.
Key Requirements
- Ongoing or completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field.
- Strong curiosity about biopharma manufacturing and process science (USP or DSP).
- Basic understanding of bioprocessing and GMP is an advantage.
- Strong communication skills in English; German is a plus.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and a good teammate.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in one of the most advanced biomanufacturing environments in the world.
- Exposure to real-world bioprocessing challenges and technology transfer projects.
- A learning experience that bridges academic training and industrial application.
- A chance to contribute to improving lives through life-changing biologics.
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.