Scientist - Analytical Development team

Lonza Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Group in Slough is seeking a Scientist for the Analytical Development team. The role focuses on delivering bioanalytical development stages, performing analytical techniques and interpreting data to optimise methods.

This is a fully site-based position requiring close collaboration in the lab to ensure high quality medicines. The successful candidate will manage method development, support equipment maintenance, document management and safety compliance, while drafting reports and training

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments and critically analyse and interpret data to contribute to the development of bioanalytical methods such as SPR, flow cytometry, ELISA, cell-based methods.
• Draft internal and customer ready reports.
• Support lab operations including equipment ownership, 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 junior members of the department as required.

Skills

Bioanalytical methods

Analytical techniques

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Master's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

SPR

Flow cytometry

ELISA

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.

• 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.