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Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.\nThe R&D Bioprocessing Scientist will work in a high-performing team with the goal of driving innovation in the development of novel scalable viral vector production platforms for use in in vivo and ex vivo gene therapy applications. The successful candidate will identify, develop and implement new and existing viral vector production technologies, specifically upstream bioprocessing, using resources internal and external to Lonza in order to create scalable robust solutions to viral production bottlenecks.\nThis hands-on bioprocess scientist will design and execute experiments, develop metrics for evaluating results and technologies and procure equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for acquiring, analyzing, and communicating experimental data in cross-functional fashion.\nThis is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.\nWhat you will get:\nAn agile career and dynamic working culture.\nAn inclusive and ethical workplace.\nCompensation programs that recognize high performance.\nMedical, dental and vision insurance.\nWhat you will do:\nLead a team to develop next-generation viral production platforms, with focus on various upstream platforms for gene therapy and contributing to pipeline development of novel, high value vectors and bioprocessing methods.\nIndependently designs and executes experiments, including data analysis and communication. Obtains and analyzes experimental data using statistics and graphing software. Interprets results and proposes next steps.\nMaintains accurate and up to date records, including appropriate lab notebook recordings. Capable of achieving deliverables on-time and high-quality.\nPresent regular updates to supervisor, R&D management and process development teams and/or present at technical meetings.\nSupports evaluation of business development opportunities in the area of novel viral gene therapy platforms. \nWrites and revises technical documents including lab SOPs, test protocols and reports. Participates in lab maintenance and procurement activities.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nWhat we are looking for:\nMaster or Ph.D. degree in molecular virology/biology, chemical engineering with more than three years’ experience in industry or relevant virus research experience in academia evidenced by peer-reviewed publications\nSkilled in bioprocessing, cell culture, viral vector production, transfection, Ambr15/250, 3L bioreactor\nExcellent communication skills in oral and written English\nGreat team player and also capable to work independently\nYou will feel at home at Lonza if you:\nTake ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility\nLove solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment\nAre curious, always looking to learn and improve\nWork collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself\nAre motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients\nWhy Lonza:\nWe are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.\nWe are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.\nJoin us. Be you. 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