Lead Scientist - Analytical Development - Biacore SME

Lonza Biologics Porriño SLU; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Scientist with expertise in Analytical Development and Biacore methods. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and optimization of Biacore/SPR techniques while managing multiple complex projects. Your responsibilities will include planning experiments, mentoring junior colleagues, and collaborating closely with customers to address their needs and expectations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic laboratory environment, where your leadership and technical skills will drive high-quality outcomes and operational improvements. If you are passionate about scientific innovation and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Erfahren in analytischer Entwicklung und Biacore-Techniken.
• Kenntnisse in der Implementierung automatisierter Methoden von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Planung von komplexen Experimenten und Projekten.
• Coaching und Mentoring von weniger erfahrenen Teammitgliedern.

Skills

Analytical Development

Biacore - SPR

ELISA/plate based methods

cell-based methods

High-throughput automated methods

DOE/AQbD

Job description

Lead Scientist - Analytical Development - Biacore SME

United Kingdom, Slough

Role Purpose:

The Lead Scientist, who is an SME in Biacore and will be responsible for leading the development, optimisation and troubleshooting of Biacore / SPR methods.

This person is a key member of the laboratory team who works on multiple complex projects to resolve challenging technical issues and deliver high quality execution of experimental work following all safety and quality procedures. They are responsible for planning and executing complex experiments and supporting more junior colleagues to plan and execute their projects. They will identify and implement technical and operational improvement projects. The Lead Scientist will work closely with customers to resolve complex issues by understanding their needs, plan experimental work that meets customer expectations, present progress on project stages and respond to customer questions.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

• Competently plan and direct the work of others
• Competently lead and be accountable for the delivery of multiple projects (safety, quality, regulatory, right first time, on time) including creation and completion of project dashboards Escalate risks and issues in a timely fashion (technical, resource, Customer, cost)
• Lead problem solving / trouble shooting / lessons learned activities
• Coach, mentor and train more junior members of department as required
• Role model for communication, best practice and behavior within Development Services
• Accountable for Customer proposals (technical content and man-days)
• Review and write reports to an agreed standard suitable for final review by Head of Department

MUST HAVE - Qualifications/Skills:

• Highly experienced in the field of Analytical Development
• A high degree of proficiency in all of the following techniques: Biacore - SPR, ELISA/plate based methods, cell-based methods.
• Experience in implementation of High-throughput automated methods and digitisation of processes would be an advantage
• Additionally understanding of regulatory requirement, CMC and experience in DOE/AQbD would be an advantage.