ELN Implementation specialist - Slough

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an ELN Implementation specialist to join its Biologics R&D team in Slough. You will own and deliver lab informatics solutions (ELN, SDMS) enabling scalable, high-quality workflows across R&D.

You will lead end-to-end implementation, drive adoption, and partner with scientists to translate workflows into structured digital solutions. Strong data modelling, FAIR principles, and API integrations are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience implementing or owning ELN/SDMS platforms in pharma/biotech R&D.
• Significant experience as power user of ELN systems with configuration/rollout.
• Strong understanding of scientific workflows and data lifecycle management.
• Experience with data modelling, metadata standards, and FAIR data principles.
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, R, SQL) and API integration (REST, GraphQL).
• Strong communication skills across scientific and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation, configuration, and optimization of ELN/SDMS across R&D.
• Act as a subject matter expert, driving adoption and continuous improvement of lab informatics platforms.
• Translate experimental workflows into structured, scalable digital solutions.
• Design and implement data models, templates, metadata structures, and workflows aligned with FAIR principles.
• Build and maintain integrations between lab systems, automation platforms, analytics tools, and cloud environments using APIs and middleware.
• Develop robust data flows to improve interoperability and data quality; minimize manual effort.
• Provide user training, documentation, and ongoing support for successful system adoption.
• Contribute to digital architecture discussions shaping Lonza’s R&D data ecosystem.

Skills

ELN implementation

Data modelling

Python

SQL

REST/GraphQL APIs

Communication

Education

MSc or equivalent in Bioinformatics/Biology/Chemistry/Engineering

Tools

ELN systems

SDMS

Job description

ELN Implementation specialist

Slough, UK
The actual location of this job is in Slough, United Kingdom. Join Lonza’s Biologics R&D team and play a pivotal role in shaping the digital future of laboratory science. This role sits at the intersection of science, data, and engineering, with a strong focus on owning and delivering laboratory informatics solutions (ELN, SDMS) that enable scalable, high-quality scientific workflows. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of lab informatics systems and play a key role in Lonza’s digital transformation. You will work in a highly collaborative environment, bridging science and technology to enable next-generation R&D.

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 dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here:
https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation, configuration, and optimization of laboratory informatics systems (ELN, SDMS) across R&D
• Act as a subject matter expert, driving adoption and continuous improvement of lab informatics platforms
• Partner closely with R&D scientists to translate experimental workflows into structured, scalable digital solutions
• Design and implement data models, templates, metadata structures, and workflows aligned with FAIR data principles
• Build and maintain integrations between lab systems, automation platforms, analytics tools, and cloud environments using APIs and middleware
• Develop robust data flows to improve interoperability, reduce manual effort, and ensure high-quality data capture
• Provide user training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure successful system adoption
• Contribute to digital architecture discussions and help shape the evolution of Lonza’s R&D data ecosystem

What we are looking for:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven hands-on experience implementing or owning ELN or SDMS platforms in a pharma/biotech R&D environment
• Alternatively, significant experience as a power user/end user of ELN/ systems, with involvement in system configuration, optimization, or rollout
• Strong understanding of scientific workflows and experimental data lifecycle management
• Experience with data modelling, metadata standards, and FAIR data principles
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, R, SQL) and experience integrating systems via APIs (REST, GraphQL)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across scientific and technical teams

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.