Analytical Development (AS) Undergraduate Placement - Lonza

Lonza; England; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom is seeking an undergraduate for a 12-month placement to support analytical development. The role includes performing experimental work, participating in troubleshooting, and ensuring quality standards. Applicants should have completed 2 years of study in related scientific fields. Benefits include 25 days holiday and a pension plan. This position offers the chance to develop practical skills in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Allowance

Employee Pension Plan

Casual Dress

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite Parking

Onsite Canteen

Employee Recognition/Aspire Awards

Qualifications

• Must have completed 2 years undergraduate study in one of the following degrees: Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Pharmaceutical Science.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental work independently and safely.
• Plan and complete tasks within the required timeframe.
• Participate in troubleshooting/root cause analysis.
• Comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Perform laboratory housekeeping and maintenance.
• Complete other assigned duties.

Skills

Working knowledge of protein structure

Working knowledge of analytical methods

Knowledge of GLP/GMP

Practical laboratory skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

2 years undergraduate study in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Analytical Development are responsible for generation of analytical data to support biopharmaceutical characterisation activities. Ensuring analytical testing meets the required quality standards, data has been correctly interpreted and is accurately reported for Downstream and Upstream processes.

Qualification Requirements
Must have completed 2 years undergraduate study in one of the following degrees:

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Science

Salary - £23,810 per annum

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
• Casual Dress
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Parking
• Onsite Canteen
• Employee Recognition/Aspire Awards

Location - 224 Bath Rd, Slough SL1 4DX

Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5.30pm

1 hour unpaid lunch

Duration - 12 months

Start Date - 6th July 2026

Interview Date - February 2026

Closing Date for Applications - 4th January 2026

To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [e-mail] for assistance

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The undergraduate will be required to be part of a team, which involves:

• Performing experimental work independently, in a safe and compliant manner.
• Planning and completing assigned tasks within the required timeframe.
• Participating in troubleshooting/root cause analysis as required.
• Understanding and complying with company, regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Performing laboratory housekeeping, routine instrument maintenance and reagent/consumable stock checks.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Competencies and behaviours

Agility

• Demonstrates an ability and desire to learn from experience
• Treats errors as a learning opportunity
• Is willing to take on new challenges
• Takes steps to adapt thinking and behaviour to support change
• Supports a culture of process improvement and problem solving
• Demonstrates an openness to trying new approaches

Business Acumen

• Seeks to understand the corporate strategy and how his/her business area. contributes to the company's success
• Understands the impact of his/her own actions on his/her business area
• Expresses ideas that will improve his/her business area
• Uses knowledge of his/her business area to make accurate and timely decisions

Collaboration

• Works as an active member of his/her team
• Generously shares information and knowledge with others on team
• Demonstrates an openness to different perspectives by balancing listening and speaking
• Treats all co-workers and customers professionally and with respect

Customer focus

• Understands what internal and/or external customers need from him/her to deliver in his/her respective role
• Demonstrates an openness to receiving customer feedback
• Takes action to enhance customer satisfaction within the scope of his/her role

Driving results

• Consistently delivers goals while monitoring KPls with supervisor
• Demonstrates persistence and motivation to overcome obstacles and challenges
• Ensures quality standards are maintained while delivering results Plans, prioritizes and organizes work to deliver on time

Leadership

• Takes responsibility for his/her safety and that of others
• Takes responsibility for personal choices and behaviours
• Seeks feedback and reflects on his/her development needs in order to continuously improve
• Contributes to a positive work environment
• Acts as a reliable and dependable member of the team

Candidate Requirements

Skills/Personal

• A working knowledge protein structure.
• A working knowledge of analytical methods
• Knowledge of GLP/GMP.
• Practical laboratory skills and an enthusiasm for science.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a versatile team.

Things To Be Considered

Please ensure that you are willing and able to live within commutable distance of the company site before applying. This placement is located in Slough. Cogent Skills Placements Service are managing the recruitment for this placement at our client's request, therefore we ask that applications are made through our website please.

About Lonza

Lonza is the preferred global partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets. We work to enable a healthier world by supporting our customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. We achieve this by combining technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise and process excellence. Our unparalleled breadth of offerings enables our customers to commercialize their discoveries and innovations in the healthcare industry.

Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, today, Lonza operates across five continents. With approximately 16,000 employees (full-time equivalent), we comprise high-performing teams and individual talent who make a meaningful difference to our own business, as well as to the communities in which we operate. The company generated sales of CHF 5.4 billion with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 1.7 billion in Full-Year 2021. Find out more at www.lonza.com