MSAT Scientist at Lonza Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

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.

Our Lonza site in Houston is seeking a Manufacturing Science and Technology Scientist I. As a member of the MSAT Team (Manufacturing Science and Technology), this individual is responsible for entry level technical support for manufacturing processes in Viral Vector.

Key responsibilities:

• Will utilize the process flow diagrams, learned expertise, and transferred data to create detailed, step-by-step manufacturing processes under the supervision of a senior MSAT scientist and/ or a technical writing supervisor.


• The main contribution in creating the detailed process in this role will be, under to the guidance of a senior MSAT scientist, authoring the production records for Operations to define and assure the planned, predictable performance of the manufacturing process on the manufacturing floor.  The individual’s role will continue to develop from process instruction creation/ technical writing for engineered processes at Level I through to Project Leader for all technical aspects as a Senior Scientist.


• This person will perform portions of process transfer from either PD Lonza or from customers.  This individual will do this commensurate with their experience and under GMP conditions.


• The position will support new product introductions (technology transfers) as well as ongoing manufacturing runs by correcting errors noted in previous runs and occasionally observing processing on-the-floor (under the supervision of a senior scientist) to ensure operations occur as anticipated.


• The individual learns aspects of various processes and process analysis techniques, and applies them, and begins the journey from individual contributor to subject matter expert in either upstream or downstream processing.


• This person will report to a Senior MSAT Scientist

Key requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering in a Biological Science or Chemistry; Bachelor’s degrees in other hard science disciplines may be considered with relevant experience. Educational requirements must be met.


• This is an entry level position; 0 – 3 years of biotech industry exp. is expected in this role. 


• Industry experience, if any, should be in process development or GMP biotechnology manufacturing operations consisting of:


• GMP manufacturing support (Viral Vector or Cell and Gene Therapy preferred), current Good Manufacturing Practices, US / EU regulations.


• Basic knowledge of cellular biology, cell culture, scale up, mass transfer, bioreactor operation, and / or depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, chromatography, viral filtration; buffer and media production understanding; aseptic processing


• Strong communication, technical writing, organizational and interpersonal skills; strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.)


• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making, Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

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.