At Lonza, we're a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together to devise ideas that help businesses and people.
Your Opportunity
This unique trainee position in the Process Analytical Technology (PAT) area at our Visp site in Switzerland offers a chance to develop your skills and gain insights into various topics related to PAT. As a young student, you'll support innovation at Lonza in a process-engineering group that works closely with development and production areas.
Your Role
As a junior PAT Intern, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing our understanding and optimization of chemical processes through the application of spectroscopic techniques (Raman, NIR, Mid-IR, UV-VIS) and chemometrics. You'll leverage data science to analyze spectroscopic and process data, extracting valuable information to improve process control, efficiency, and product quality.
Main Activities
You'll support the following main activities of the PAT laboratory in the Lonza Pharma Biotech and Nutrition Sector for approximately 6 months:
* Development and optimization of PAT technology for use from the lab to the manufacturing area.
* Integration of PAT methods via data analysis with process optimization efforts, working closely with development chemists.
Your Responsibilities
You will:
* Collaborate with the PAT team to apply spectroscopic methods for on-line/in-line/at-line analysis, monitoring and optimization of chemical processes.
* Utilize data science techniques to analyze and interpret spectroscopic data, integrating findings with process data for comprehensive insights.
* Develop and implement algorithms and models for process prediction and optimization.
* Participate in the design and execution of experiments to test models and algorithms performance, ensuring their applicability in industrial settings.
* Engage in cross-functional projects, contributing to the development and optimization of PAT applications for enhanced process understanding.
* Be a proactive team player with a high degree of dedication and the ability to inspire and contribute to a positive working environment.
Requirements
You should:
* Demonstrate enthusiasm for laboratory work, spectroscopy, chemometrics, and data analysis.
* Be currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, with a strong interest in PAT and data analytics.
* Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in spectroscopic techniques and their application in chemical processes.
* Familiarity with data analysis, chemometrics, and their application in process optimization.
* Coding skills with Python, Matlab, or equivalent platforms, with a keen interest in applying these skills would be considered as a plus.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills, capable of working effectively in a team and presenting findings to technical audience.