Scientist - Analytical Development team

Lonza; Slough; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza seeks a Scientist for the Analytical Development team in Slough to execute bioanalytical methods and contribute to method development. You will interpret data, support optimization, and ensure rigorous documentation and safety standards in a fully on-site environment.

The role requires a Life Sciences degree with laboratory experience in analytical or bioanalytical techniques, and strong collaboration to deliver high-quality results in a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s qualification in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience with analytical or bioanalytical techniques in a laboratory setting.
• Strong planning, communication and collaborative skills to support method development.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioanalytical techniques and critically analyse data.
• Support optimisation and troubleshooting of methods.
• Draft internal and customer-ready reports.
• Maintain equipment and manage documentation.
• Ensure safety compliance within the lab.
• Train junior team members.

Skills

Bioanalytical techniques

Data interpretation

Lab equipment maintenance

Documentation

Safety compliance

Team training

Scientific report writing

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Job Title:

Scientist - Analytical Development team

Location:

Slough

The role:

We’re seeking a motivated Scientist to join our fast-growing Analytical Development team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the laboratory team contributing to the delivery of bioanalytical development stages. You will be responsible for performing a variety of bioanalytical techniques, critically interpreting and analysing data and supporting optimisation and troubleshooting of methods. The role also includes involvement in equipment maintenance, document management and safety compliance.

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.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location
• Working closely with study directors, execute experiments and critically analyse and interpret data to contribute to the establishment, pre-validation and development of bioanalytical methods such as SPR, flow cytometry, ELISA, cell-based methods.
• Draft internal and customer ready reports.
• Support effective lab and department operations including equipment ownership and maintenance, documentation, buffer preparation and safety actions.
• Support implementation of new assay technologies/continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute to technical investigations/RCAs.
• Maintain high-quality documentation in line with quality management systems.
• Train more junior members of the department as required.
• This role is fully on-site.

What we are looking for:

• Degree or Master's qualification in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Laboratory experience in analytical or bioanalytical techniques required.
• Understanding of bioanalytical methods.
• Strong planning and organisation to deliver work on time.
• Effective communication and collaboration with peers and teams outside the department to provide customers with the highest service.
• Logical and organised approach to problem solving.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

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.