Sample Coordinator

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

Sample Co-Ordinator Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Join Lonza's Technical Services team as a Sample Co-Ordinator, helping ensure the accurate handling, tracking and distribution of samples and reagents that support pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

You'll work closely with scientific and operational teams across the site, contributing to efficient laboratory operations and the quality standards that help deliver medicines to patients.

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.

Working hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am-6:30pm.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge of pharmaceutical operations and quality standards.
• The opportunity to collaborate with experienced scientific and technical teams.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: Lonza Careers Benefits.

What you will do:

• Coordinate the receipt, storage, tracking and distribution of reagents, manufacturing samples and pilot samples across three site buildings.
• Organise outgoing sample and reagent shipments, ensuring materials are prepared and delivered to the shipping department on time.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct stock checks and monitor consumable levels, proactively identifying and communicating shortages.
• Prepare and manage reagent stocks, including labelling, aseptic aliquoting, inventory registration, storage and distribution.
• Perform routine checks of cold storage facilities to help ensure materials remain stored under appropriate conditions.
• Support sample disposal activities in collaboration with Quality Assurance (QA), and process batch documentation by scanning and saving records to designated locations.
• Work with scientists, manufacturing support teams and project stakeholders to maintain sample traceability, accurate documentation and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and data integrity requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, laboratory or other regulated environment is beneficial, particularly in sample coordination, inventory management or materials handling.
• A good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), quality requirements and accurate record-keeping.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining sample traceability and data integrity.
• Good computer skills and, ideally, experience using laboratory sample management systems such as a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across scientific and operational teams.
• A relevant scientific degree is desirable but not essential.
• A proactive, reliable approach and a willingness to learn are equally important.

Please note: This role is based on site in Slough and follows a Tuesday-to-Saturday working pattern, 10:00am-6:30pm. Additional weekend or bank holiday working may be required in line with operational needs.

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 of 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.