Switzerland, Visp
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.
Key Responsibilities
As an intern, your main tasks will include:
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Material Flow Optimization:
- Improve the return flow of materials (e.g., expired items, additional requests).
- Identify and address delays caused by discrepancies in cold storage areas (2–8°C and –20°C).
- Investigate materials that remain in storage racks unnecessarily long, including replenished items. Support efforts to reduce expired materials and
- FEFO (First Expired, First Out) principles.
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Inventory and Suite Management:
- Conduct monthly stocktaking activities.
- Monitor and manage raw material availability and placement in the suite.
- Ensure proper Weighing & Dispensing (W&D) procedures are followed.
- Increase awareness and provide training for operators on best practices in material handling.
- Support accurate inventory tracking and storage condition compliance.
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System Use & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Operate within our SAP (ERP) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) platforms for material tracking and documentation.
- Act as an interface between the logistics and operations teams to ensure smooth coordination and communication.
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Process Improvement:
- the Lonza Business Management System (LBMS) methodology and principles , including:
- Problem solving and root cause analysis
- Waste reduction
- Process standardization and continuous improvement
- the Lonza Business Management System (LBMS) methodology and principles , including:
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in GMP operations and pharmaceutical production environments
- Exposure to enterprise systems (SAP, MES)
- Insight into lean manufacturing, inventory management, and cross-functional teamwork
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a key area of operational efficiency
Requirements
- Student or recent graduate in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Interest in process optimization and materials management
- Proactive mindset and willingness to learn
- Basic knowledge of SAP/MES is a plus (training will be provided)
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.
Reference: R67806
