Biotechnologist Pilot – FTC, Hands-On Bioprocessing

Lonza Group Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Slough, United Kingdom, seeks a Biotechnologist Pilot on a fixed-term contract to support pilot-scale manufacturing. You will work with experienced scientists to ensure safe, efficient operations and accurate batch records, while coordinating materials and maintaining clean, compliant lab and pilot plant areas.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and contributing to process improvements with a strong focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Interest in biotechnology and willingness to develop practical technical skills.
• Working towards a degree or equivalent in biological sciences, biochemical engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate scientific records.
• Confidence with numerical data and data interpretation.
• Good verbal and written communication, collaboration with scientists and colleagues.
• Organised, proactive planning and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pilot-scale manufacturing operations, executing established upstream or downstream processing activities.
• Plan and coordinate daily tasks to ensure plant equipment, materials and resources are ready for batch execution.
• Prepare and maintain batch records, data forms and process documentation promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate ordering and availability of raw materials and consumables with warehouse colleagues and pilots.
• Maintain laboratory and pilot plant areas to high standards of cleanliness and equipment care.
• Check data and batch documentation for accuracy, flag discrepancies and communicate concerns promptly.

Skills

Biotech interest

Attention to detail

Numerical data handling

Communication skills

Organised planning

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Biological sciences, biochemical engineering or related degree

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Slough, United Kingdom, seeks a Biotechnologist Pilot on a fixed-term contract to support pilot-scale manufacturing. You will work with experienced scientists to ensure safe, efficient operations and accurate batch records, while coordinating materials and maintaining clean, compliant lab and pilot plant areas.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and contributing to process improvements with a strong focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.