Lab Informatics Lead

Lonza Group Ltd.; Slough; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An agile career and dynamic working-c

An inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs recognizing high

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. seeks a Lab Informatics Lead to define and own the LIMS/ELN integration roadmap. You will coordinate with scientists, manage instrument interfaces, and drive digitalization across lab environments to improve sample management and data integrity.

You will translate scientific needs into user stories, oversee performance, and collaborate with CDS and instrument teams to deliver compliant workflows.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Instrument connectivity

Lab workflows

Data integrity

Education

Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering / Biology degree

Tools

ELN/LIMS platforms (IDBS, Benchling, ThermoFisher SampleManager, LabVantage)

Job description

Lab Informatics Lead Location: Slough **Visa and relocation support is offered for the successful candidate.

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.