Biotechnologist Pilot

Lonza, Inc.; Slough; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance rewards

Skills development

Benefits vary

Global benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Slough is seeking a hands-on Pilot Operations member to support bioprocess development and execution at pilot scale. This site-based role emphasizes close in-person collaboration to manufacture medicines to the highest quality standards.

You will work with upstream and downstream processing teams, plan daily activities, manage equipment, and ensure accurate records while maintaining safety and compliance across the pilot program.

Qualifications

• Interest in biotechnology, bioprocessing or related field, with willingness to develop technically in upstream or downstream processing.
• Pursuing degree, vocational qualification or equivalent demonstrable skills in a biological science or related discipline.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate records and data.
• Ability to understand numerical data and communicate unexpected results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of new and existing pilot-scale processes, following procedures and documentation.
• Plan and manage daily activities and operate plant and laboratory equipment for pilot-scale work.
• Prepare batch records, data forms and documentation for pilot batch execution.
• Coordinate ordering and availability of raw materials and consumables with pilot team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, equipment readiness and inventory control.
• Record scientific and operational data accurately and communicate observations to technical team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance productivity, process performance and safety.

Skills

Biotech interest

Team collaboration

Documentation

Attention to detail

Numerical data literacy

Education

Biology/Biotech degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Join our Pilot Operations team in Slough and play a hands‑on role in supporting the development and execution of bioprocesses at pilot scale. You'll work alongside technical and scientific colleagues to deliver high‑quality pilot operations across upstream and downstream processing, helping turn innovative life‑sciences processes into scalable solutions. 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.
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise in upstream or downstream processing.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: .

What you will do:

• Support the execution of new and existing processes at pilot scale, working as part of a collaborative team and following established procedures and documentation.
• Plan and manage daily activities, including the operation of plant and laboratory equipment required for pilot‑scale activities.
• Prepare batch records, data forms and other documentation to support accurate and efficient pilot batch execution.
• Coordinate the ordering and availability of raw materials and consumables, working closely with colleagues across the pilot team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, equipment readiness, inventory control and general laboratory organisation.
• Record scientific and operational data accurately, identify unusual or unexpected results, and communicate observations promptly to the relevant technical team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that help improve productivity, process performance and efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality, health, safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications and experience

• An interest in developing a career in biotechnology, bioprocessing or a related scientific or engineering field, with a willingness to develop technically in upstream or downstream processing.
• Working towards a degree, vocational qualification or equivalent demonstrable skills and knowledge in a biological science, biotechnology, biochemical engineering or related discipline.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and high‑quality scientific data.
• An understanding of numerical data and the ability to recognise and communicate unexpected or anomalous results.
• A self‑motivated, positive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage varied tasks and priorities with appropriate support.
• Good awareness of the importance of quality, safety, cleanliness and compliance when working in a scientific or pilot‑scale environment.

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.