Chemist / Project Leader - Quality Control (f/m/d)

Lonza is today a leading global company in the field of Life Sciences, operating on three continents. We work in science, but there is no magic formula for how we approach the work. Our most important scientific solution is talented employees who collaborate and develop ideas that help other companies help people. In return, our employees manage their careers independently. Because their ideas, whether large or small, improve the world. And that is the kind of work we want to be part of. At the idyllic location of Visp, a Chemist / Project Lead - Quality Control (all genders) is being sought. This role consists of approx. 50 % project management of projects within Quality Control (QC) Small Molecules as well as the laboratory management of a chromatography laboratory. In this role, you will not bear personnel responsibility; the laboratory management refers to coordination, task distribution, and troubleshooting. A great team with a very positive atmosphere awaits you. Main tasks: Estimation of effort for customers in detailed project plans (time planning, sequence planning, preliminary clarifications, work results, setting up documentation, and involvement of quality assurance). Coordination of projects and support for the technical realization of projects during method transfer and subsequent consulting. Reporting on the progress of a project and escalation of matters when necessary. Initiation and completion of necessary process-related Change Controls, Deviations, and laboratory investigations. Responsible for performing and organizing appropriate training of employees within the QC to ensure cGMP compliance at the operational level. Proactive follow-up of development activities within the relevant discipline, together with the exchange of knowledge within the QC organization. Creation, revision, and review of cGMP documents (SOPs, quality instructions, protocols, reports) based on the standard format for activities within quality control. Participation in project-related audits. Interface between QC employees and contract laboratories to discuss possible suggestions for improvement and their implementation together with the QC managers. Requirement profile: PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, alternatively BSc or MSc with relevant professional experience. Advanced scientific expertise in the field of analytical chemistry is a must (expertise with HPLC is a plus). Regulatory knowledge (GMP & ISO 9001) is a plus. IT knowledge (incl. QC relevant software such as LIMS, CDS, TrackWise, etc.) is a plus. You are a team player; you appreciate and promote a positive team spirit. You know how to communicate in a friendly, firm, and professional manner. Fluent German and fluent English skills round off your profile. Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people every day. For us, this represents not only a great honor but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important to us as our successes themselves. At Lonza, respect is a priority and we protect both our employees and our environment. Success for us means morally justifiable progress. People come to Lonza who accept challenges and develop new ideas for complex problems in the field of Life Science with their creativity. Together we make a contribution that can improve the lives of many people all over the world. This offers them the certainty and satisfaction of truly making a difference with their own work.