Scientist Ⅱ

Location.

The actual location of this job is in Guangzhou, China.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do:

• Execute process development activities to support project delivery in line with quality, timeline and customer requirements

• Design and perform experimental work for route development, optimization, scale‑up and robustness improvement

• Identify and solve technical challenges during development and manufacturing support

• Prepare high‑quality technical reports and documentation in compliance with Lonza standards

• Communicate project progress, results and risks effectively within cross‑functional teams and to stakeholders

• Support manufacturing, DSP and tech transfer activities, including preparation of development and transfer documentation

• Participate in deviation investigations and CAPA activities as required

• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP and 5S requirements in daily laboratory work

What we are looking for:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related discipline

• Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, including reaction mechanisms and multi‑step synthesis

• Solid experience in process development and/or scale‑up within pharmaceutical or chemical industry

• Experience in Downstream Purification (DSP) projects is a strong advantage and will be considered during assessment

• Good scientific problem‑solving skills and strong attention to data quality and documentation

• Effective communication and presentation skills

• Proficient in written and spoken English; bilingual documentation capability is a plus

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.