Onsite Sample & Inventory Coordinator – GMP & Lab Ops

Lonza Group Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career

Inclusive workplace

Competitive benefits

Knowledge development opportunities

Collaborative teams

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Slough is seeking a Sample Co-Ordinator to manage receipt, storage, tracking and distribution of reagents and samples across three site buildings. The role supports GMP-compliant laboratory operations and data integrity on site.

Working fully on site, you will collaborate with scientists and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory, timely shipments and robust record-keeping in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, laboratory or regulated environment is beneficial.
• Good understanding of GMP and data integrity.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Experience using laboratory sample management systems such as LIMS is desirable.
• Clear written and verbal communication across teams.
• A relevant scientific degree is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive and reliable approach, with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt, storage, tracking and distribution of reagents, samples and pilot samples.
• Organise outgoing shipments and ensure on-time delivery to shipping.
• Maintain inventory records, conduct stock checks and monitor consumables.
• Prepare and manage reagent stocks, labeling, aliquoting and distribution.
• Perform routine checks of cold storage facilities to ensure proper conditions.
• Support sample disposal with QA and process batch documentation.
• Maintain traceability and compliance with GMP and data integrity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

GMP awareness

Education

Scientific degree (desirable)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Slough is seeking a Sample Co-Ordinator to manage receipt, storage, tracking and distribution of reagents and samples across three site buildings. The role supports GMP-compliant laboratory operations and data integrity on site.

Working fully on site, you will collaborate with scientists and operations teams to ensure accurate inventory, timely shipments and robust record-keeping in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.