Job Description: The Analytical Coordinator / Lab Technician will support the Product Development (PD) and Quality Control (QC) departments by performing independent analytical testing and contributing to the quality evaluation of Lonzas ingredient portfolio. This role also assists in technology transfer competitive product analysis and the development of innovative testing methodologies while providing technical support to internal stakeholders and customers
Responsibilities: - Conduct independent analytical testing to support development and quality checks of Lonzas ingredients.
- Facilitate technology transfer and support onboarding of global and local testing laboratories.
- Perform laboratory-based competitive product evaluations and analyses.
- Develop and validate stability testing methods tailored to customer-specific finished products.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve and innovate analytical testing methodologies.
- Monitor and analyze market trends to identify competitive insights and potential risks.
- Collaborate with the commercial team to respond to customer technical inquiries with accurate and timely information.
Requirements: - Bachelors degree in chemistry Biochemistry Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field (recent graduates eligible).
- Masters students nearing completion will also be considered.
- Basic knowledge of analytical testing techniques (e.g. HPLC GC spectroscopy or equivalent).
- Strong problem-solving critical thinking and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a laboratory environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.