Biotechnologist Pilot: Hands-On Bioprocess at Scale

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based rewards

Technical development in bioprocessing

Role-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Slough, United Kingdom, is seeking a Biotechnologist Pilot to join the site-based Pilot Operations team. You will support pilot-scale bioprocesses across upstream and downstream activities, working closely with technical colleagues to ensure high-quality, compliant manufacturing of medicines.

This is a fixed-term contract position focused on hands-on execution and process improvement. Ideal candidates are developing a career in biotechnology or bioprocessing, with a background in

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in biotechnology, bioprocessing or a related scientific/engineering field.
• Willingness to develop technically in upstream or downstream processing.
• 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 accurate records and data.
• Understanding of numerical data and ability to recognise and communicate anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of new and existing processes at pilot scale, collaborating with the team and following established procedures.
• Plan and manage daily activities, including operation of plant and laboratory equipment for pilot-scale activities.
• Prepare batch records, data forms and other documentation to support accurate pilot batch execution.
• Coordinate ordering and availability of materials and consumables with pilot team colleagues.
• Maintain cleanliness, equipment readiness, inventory control and general laboratory organisation.
• Record scientific and operational data accurately, identify unusual results, and communicate observations promptly to the technical team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, process performance and safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Numerical data handling

Quality and compliance awareness

Job description

Lonza in Slough, United Kingdom, is seeking a Biotechnologist Pilot to join the site-based Pilot Operations team. You will support pilot-scale bioprocesses across upstream and downstream activities, working closely with technical colleagues to ensure high-quality, compliant manufacturing of medicines.

This is a fixed-term contract position focused on hands-on execution and process improvement. Ideal candidates are developing a career in biotechnology or bioprocessing, with a background in