Associate Principal Scientist - Analytical Development 80-100% (m/f/d)

Join Our Team

We invite you to be part of a dynamic, innovative environment where you can contribute to the quality and safety of tomorrow’s medicines. This hands-on, site-based position offers the opportunity to apply advanced analytical technologies and collaborate cross-functionally on high-impact projects.

What We Offer

• An agile career with a dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A competitive salary complemented by various lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits
• A comprehensive list of tailored local benefits in Visp

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the Analytical Development representative on preclinical project teams, coordinating with internal subject matter experts across all project phases
• Ensure on-time, in-full delivery of assigned project stages, acting as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries related to analytical development topics
• Support the commercial project team in proposal development and preparation of statements of work
• Work closely with process development teams to streamline workflows across departments, enabling cost-efficient implementation of project requirements
• Serve as the subject matter expert for designated analytical methods, including data review, interpretation, leading laboratory investigations, and troubleshooting
• Identify opportunities for innovation in your area of expertise and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Your Profile

• A degree (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) in biology, biochemistry, or a related field
• Several years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with protein analysis and binding potency assays (e.g., ELISA, SPR)
• Familiarity with IT/OT systems for analytical laboratories, such as electronic lab notebooks, Empower, Softmax Pro, etc.
• Confident communication skills in English; German is a plus

About Us

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With over 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams collaborate daily to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—guide our teamwork and operations.

Innovation thrives in an environment where diverse perspectives are valued. We are committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees, and if you’re ready to help bring our customers’ breakthrough ideas to life, we look forward to welcoming you to our team.