Bioprocess Analytics and Automation Manager

Lonza; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is hiring a Bioprocess Analytics and Automation Manager in Slough to lead a dedicated team. The role involves designing and delivering innovative analytical methods and technologies in bioprocessing. Candidates should have a BSc in Biochemistry or a related field, with expertise in lab automation and project management. This position includes visa and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical and people management experience required.
• Experience analyzing components, impurities, and contaminants in bioprocesses is necessary.
• Proficiency in relevant laboratory techniques and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated team in bioprocess analytics.
• Design and deliver innovative technology projects.
• Coordinate analytical requirements for Bio R&D projects.

Skills

Laboratory automation

Biochemical analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Education

BSc in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Robotics

ELISA

q/ddPCR

NGS

Job description

Title: Bioprocess Analytics and Automation Manager

Location: Slough

Visa and Relocation support is offered with this role.

The Role:
Our Research & Development (R&D) team is seeking an experienced Bioprocess Analytics and Automation Manager to lead and manage a dedicated team within the field of bioprocess analytics and analytical automation. In this key role, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing innovative analytical methods and technologies that enhance the value of our customer offerings.

This is a unique opportunity to lead, design, and deliver cutting-edge technology projects, while serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in bioprocess analytics and/or automation.

Candidates must have previous relevant technical and people management experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and successfully deliver multiple innovative projects or programs.
• Understand and coordinate analytical requirements for Bio R&D projects against available CoE resources to ensure scientific quality and timely achievement of delivery.
• Ensure work environment and working conditions are appropriate for efficient performance and for achieving results, and if improvements or streamlining is needed, develop and implement solutions.
• Provide clarity of tasks, motivation, and support to your team to continuously improve and develop.
• Establish a culture of innovation in the organization and lead the innovation process from brainstorming to ideation.
• Maintain expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in a field directly related to bioprocess analytics and/or automation.
• Identify IP threats and opportunities in active projects/areas of expertise.
• Present own projects at conferences via talks or posters. Initiate the preparation of manuscripts for publication or external presentation.

Key requirements:

• BSc in Biochemistry or a related field with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in the analysis of components, impurities, and contaminants in mammalian bioprocesses.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory automation, including robotics.
• Proficiency with relevant techniques such as ELISA, q/ddPCR, and NGS.
• Knowledge of PAT and model development.

At Lonza, our products and services positively impact millions of lives. We value ethical achievement, respect our people and environment, and foster innovation and problem-solving in life sciences, offering the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference.