GMP Biotechnologist - Inoculum & Cell Culture

Lonza, Inc.; Princes Risborough; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Slough is seeking a Biotechnologist to contribute to the Inoculum project, crafting and maintaining inoculum cell culture of mammalian cell lines within a cGMP clean room environment to support clinical product manufacture. This is a fully site-based role with a 37.5 hour week, offering Friday to Tuesday patterns and weekend coverage to support work–life balance.

You will perform aseptic culture maintenance, cell counting, environmental monitoring, batch records, and log books, prepare

Qualifications

• BSc in Life Sciences, Biotechnology or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with inoculum and/or cell culture is desirable, including cell growth and aseptic processing.
• Familiarity with GMP principles and maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inoculum

Cell culture

GMP

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in Life Sciences/Biology/Biotech

Job description

Lonza in Slough is seeking a Biotechnologist to contribute to the Inoculum project, crafting and maintaining inoculum cell culture of mammalian cell lines within a cGMP clean room environment to support clinical product manufacture. This is a fully site-based role with a 37.5 hour week, offering Friday to Tuesday patterns and weekend coverage to support work–life balance.

You will perform aseptic culture maintenance, cell counting, environmental monitoring, batch records, and log books, prepare