Lab Informatics Lead

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

Job summary

Lonza in Slough is seeking a Lab Informatics Lead to drive the development and continuous improvement of LIMS/ELN solutions that support laboratory workflows and sample tracking. This site-based role integrates with lab teams, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable, compliant information management capabilities with robust data integrity.

The candidate will lead digitalization efforts, ensuring instrument connectivity and alignment with biopharma manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product ownership or business analysis in lab informatics.
• Hands-on with ELN/LIMS platforms and instrument connectivity.
• Understand data integrity, FAIR data principles and lab digitalization.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for LIMS/ELN integration.
• Manage connections between LIMS/ELN, CDS, and instrument interfaces.
• Gather requirements from scientists and lab managers, translating them into user stories.
• Lead digitalization efforts to modernize lab environments.
• Ensure workflows support sample management, reagent tracking, and data integrity.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Product ownership

Business analysis

APIs

Lab workflows

Data integrity

Education

Biotech / biology degree

Tools

LIMS/ELN platforms

Job description

United Kingdom, Slough

Lab Informatics Lead

Location: Slough

• Visa and relocation support is offered for the successful candidate.

The Lab Informatics Lead will lead the development and continuous improvement of LIMS/ELN solutions supporting laboratory workflows, sample tracking, scientific data integrity. This role partners with laboratory teams, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable, compliant, and user-friendly lab information management capabilities focusing on integrating laboratory equipment with a LIMS / ELN solution.

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
• A variety of benefits depending on role and location
• Explore our global benefits at lonza.com/careers/benefits https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .

What You Will Do

• Define and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for LIMS/ELN integration
• Manage connections between LIMS/ELN, CDS, and instrument interfaces
• Gather requirements from scientists and lab managers, translating them into user stories
• Lead digitalization efforts to modernize lab environments
• Ensure workflows support sample management, reagent tracking, and data integrity
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology, or related field
• Experience in product ownership or business analysis
• Hands‑on experience with ELN/LIMS platforms (e.g., IDBS, Benchling, ThermoFisher SampleManager, LabVantage)
• Knowledge of APIs and scientific instrument connectivity
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows in biopharma or biomanufacturing
• Understanding of data integrity, FAIR principles, and laboratory digitalization

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—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.

Reference: R67942