Scientist

Lonza Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging laboratory environment

Expand skills in immune cell biology &

PBMC isolation & bioassay platforms

Lead client projects

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an early-career Scientist to join our R&D team in Cambridge, UK. You will lead client-facing projects designing and optimizing in vitro PBMC-based bioassays to assess immune responses to therapeutics.

The role offers hands-on experience in human immune cell biology, assay development, and data presentation to clients and project teams. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biological Sciences or Immunology.
• Solid understanding of immunology and bioassay principles.
• Experience with aseptic cell culture and PBMC handling.
• Strong communication and meticulous record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver in vitro cell-based bioassays to assess immune responses to therapeutic candidates across multiple client studies.
• Perform routine isolation, banking, and characterisation of human PBMCs following SOPs.
• Maintain reliable laboratory workflows, troubleshoot routine procedures, and assist in expanding assay capabilities.
• Keep accurate records, compile findings into technical reports, and present results to project teams and clients.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

PBMC handling

Communication & documentation

Lab troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor or Master in Biological Sciences or Immunology

Tools

Aseptic cell culture

PBMC isolation

Bioassay development

Job description

Job Title: Scientist
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Lonza is looking for a motivated early-career Scientist to join our R&D department at our Cambridge facility. In this role, you will lead client-facing projects involving the design, execution, and optimisation of in vitro cell-based bioassays using human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to assess the immune response to therapeutics

What you will get

• Work in an engaging and collaborative laboratory environment.
• Expand your skills across human primary immune cell biology and bioassay platform development.
• Gain practical experience with human primary immune cell isolation, cutting-edge cell-based assays, and advanced immunogenicity screening techniques.
• Lead and contribute to real-world client projects, playing a direct role in evaluating and advancing therapeutic candidates.

What you will do

• Support and deliver in vitro cell-based bioassays to assess immune responses to therapeutic candidates across multiple client studies.
• Perform routine isolation, banking, and characterisation of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) following standard operational procedures.
• Maintain reliable laboratory workflows, troubleshoot routine experimental procedures, and assist in optimising and expanding assay capabilities.
• Keep accurate laboratory records, compile findings into technical reports, and present results to project teams and clients.

What we are looking for:

• Degree (BSc or MSc) in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of immunology and bioassay principles.
• Practical laboratory experience with aseptic cell culture, immune cell isolation, or assessment of immune responses, gained through university research projects, placements, internships, or industry experience.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Clear communication, strong record-keeping abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.

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.

Reference: R79417

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.