Principal Scientist - High-Throughput Bioprocess Innovation

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

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a technically skilled Bioprocess Engineer to develop and deploy high-throughput technologies and scale-down models supporting biologics process development in the UK. The role focuses on identifying gaps, delivering automated, data-rich solutions, and leading DoE-driven concept studies.

You will collaborate with Cell Expression, Upstream/Downstream Processing, Analytics, Automation, and Digital teams, translating early-stage needs into scalable platforms while travelling to

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, bioprocess engineering, biotechnology or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in technology development relevant to bioprocessing (miniaturized systems, microfluidics, process sensing, fluidics, high-throughput experiments).
• Experience with structured experimental design (DoE) and data-driven technology development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy high-throughput technologies and scale-down models to support upstream and downstream biologics process development.
• Identify technology gaps and deliver innovative bioprocess engineering solutions that enhance process control, monitoring, automation and data capture for sensors, fluidics and automation.
• Design and lead proof-of-concept studies to evaluate feasibility, robustness and scalability of emerging bioprocess technologies.
• Establish standardised approaches and best practices for model setup, automation, sampling and performance assessment.
• Partner across Cell Expression, Upstream/Downstream Processing, Analytical Development, Automation, Digital, Data Science and PAT to integrate new technologies into R&D capabilities.
• Scout, assess and introduce emerging technologies in high-throughput bioprocessing, miniaturisation, process sensing and automated sampling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, business-fluent English and willingness to travel between Lonza sites and external technology partners.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

DoE / Data analysis

Education

MSc/PhD in biochemical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Miniaturized systems

Microfluidics

Process sensing

Fluidics

Automated experimental systems

Job description

Lonza is seeking a technically skilled Bioprocess Engineer to develop and deploy high-throughput technologies and scale-down models supporting biologics process development in the UK. The role focuses on identifying gaps, delivering automated, data-rich solutions, and leading DoE-driven concept studies.

You will collaborate with Cell Expression, Upstream/Downstream Processing, Analytics, Automation, and Digital teams, translating early-stage needs into scalable platforms while travelling to