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.

We are hiring for a driven Trainee Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Center of Excellence CQE.

Join our ambitious team and help deliver world-class engineering projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to innovative project in Switzerland !

The role is based in Visp, Switzerland. We can offer an hybrid model to the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of quality system standards for commissioning and qualification (C&Q).

• Support the rollout of global standards for system and area handover to delivery projects, ensuring alignment with organizational guidelines.

• Coordinate support for supplier qualification processes, including gathering and organizing documentation.

• Participate in gap assessments by collecting data, creating reports, and supporting the analysis of findings to inform continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in tracking and managing CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) activities to ensure timely completion.

• Help prepare materials for audits and inspections, including drafting storyboards and organizing relevant documentation.

• Provide general support to CAPEX project teams, ensuring smooth execution of quality-related activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete tasks and deliverables under the guidance of senior team members.

Key Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in biotechnology, chemistry, life sciences, or a related field.

• Strong interest in learning about quality processes in the GMP-regulated pharmaceutical industry.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Fluency in English.

Why Lonza ?

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.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s four core values, alongside integrity, innovation, and initiative. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We also recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.