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.
Lonza is currently seeking an experienced MSAT Process Engineer III to join their team in Houston, TX.
POSITION: MSAT Process Engineer III
JOB LOCATION: 14905 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX 77047 [and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.; may work from home]
DUTIES: Perform all functions associated with process transfer and process support, e.g. develop process understanding, perform gap analysis / FMEA, generate process models, author / review Process Descriptions and Batch Records, author /review planned deviations and change controls, perform process monitoring (manufacturing data summary and analysis, data presentation), author campaign summary reports, perform activities for lot release (assess deviations and process changes). Assess all major deviations including those that impact product quality. Identify potential root causes using a systematic approach. Perform all types of complex data analysis such as multiple linear regression analysis, ANOVA, multivariate analysis. Author and review process descriptions, definitive formulations, batch records, raw material listings, change controls independently and authors/reviews/modifies the corresponding templates. Assess change controls for impact of any change to the process, equipment or procedures that can affect process performance and product quality. Support documentation preparation for regulatory purposes. Represent MSAT on project teams and interfaces with customer technical and quality representatives. Represent MSAT on internal teams (e.g. Deviation and Run Daily Management System meetings). Participate in Customer and Regulatory Audits. Follow all training and policy guidelines established for the facility as well as all cGMP requirements. Ensure employee training profile is up to date at all times by regular monitoring of training lists (e.g. ComplianceWire, SAP Learning Portal) and completing all training in a timely fashion. Assess all raw materials for a process to ensure they meet phase appropriate regulatory guidelines. Identify alternative compliant raw materials and consumables. Support material onboarding which includes performing material assessments for quality and performance and support both cleaning and dispensing assessments. Troubleshoot material related failures in the process. Facilitate discussions with the vendor and customer to identify modifications to raw materials to ensure compliance and consistent process performance. Identify process improvements and review it with different functions and the customer for implementation. Use variety of problem-solving tools e.g. Fishbone, Kepner-Tregoe etc. Utilize process development and/or MSAT and process scale up / manufacturing. Use Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Use aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture expertise and employ downstream process knowledge, including centrifugation, formulation, semi-automated/automated fill/finish, and cryopreservation for process development, scaleup and troubleshooting. Utilize aseptic technique within high classified fill areas. Manage large scale manufacturing support, current Good Manufacturing Practices, US / EU regulations. Assess all raw materials for processes to ensure they meet phase appropriate regulatory guidelines. Identify alternative compliant raw materials and consumables. Support material onboarding which includes performing material assessments for quality and performance and support both cleaning and dispensing assessments. Troubleshoot material related failures in the process. Facilitate discussions with the vendor and customer to identify modifications to raw materials to ensure compliance and consistent process performance. Identify process improvements and review it with different functions and the customer for implementation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or three (3) years of experience in a related occupation using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint); utilizing aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture; employing downstream activities, including centrifugation, formulation, semi-automated/automated fill/finish, and cryopreservation; utilizing aseptic technique within high classified fill areas; and managing large scale manufacturing support, current Good Manufacturing Practices, US / EU regulations.
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.