Biotechnologist - Inoculum

Lonza; Slough; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Biotechnologist at their Slough site to craft and maintain inoculum cell cultures of mammalian lines in a cGMP clean room. The role emphasizes precise documentation, batch records, and adherence to high quality standards.

Key requirements include a BSc in Life Sciences or Biotechnology and experience with inoculum/cell culture; prior manufacturing/biotech exposure is a plus. This is a fully site-based position with strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• BSc in Life Sciences, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Experience in inoculum and/or cell culture is highly desirable.
• Experience within a Manufacturing, Production or biotechnology environment would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of GMP principles and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inoculum cell cultures to GMP standards using aseptic techniques and accurate batch records/log books.
• Perform cell counting, environmental monitoring, and aseptic activities to ensure quality.
• Carry out routine lab maintenance, equipment checks, stores management, and cleaning.
• Prepare stock solutions and media, followed by aseptic filtration to support research and production activities.
• Stay up-to-date with cGMP and safety trainings to ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Cell culture

GMP knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Education

BSc Life Sciences/Biotechnology

Job description

The role:

Join our team at Lonza AG's global Manufacturing Plant in Slough. We have an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Biotechnologist to contribute to our Inoculum project. Your role will involve crafting and maintaining inoculum cell culture of mammalian cell lines within a cGMP clean room environment. This is crucial for the production of clinical products at Lonza Biologics Slough.

Join our world-class team at Lonza, where flexibility meets opportunity! We offer two schedule options to support your work-life balance:

• Full-Time (37.5 hours/week): Working pattern is Friday to Tuesday.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

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 dependant on role and location
• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

Key responsibilities:

• Maintenance of cell cultures to GMP standards using aseptic techniques with flawless completion of batch records and log books.
• Performing cell counting, environmental monitoring, and aseptic activities to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Conducting routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment checks, stores management, and cleaning to maintain a pristine working environment.
• Preparing stock solutions and mediums, followed by aseptic filtration to support ongoing research and production activities.
• Keeping up-to-date with cGMP and safety trainings to ensure compliance and safety in all operations.

Key requirements:

• A BSc in Life Sciences, Biotechnology or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Experience in inoculum and/or cell culture is highly desirable, with an understanding of cell growth, culture maintenance and aseptic processing.
• Experience within a Manufacturing, Production or biotechnology environment would be advantageous.
• A good working knowledge of GMP principles, with an understanding of the importance of following procedures and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Practical laboratory or manufacturing experience, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety and compliance.

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.