Scientist - High Throughput Cell Culture & Molecular Biology

Lonza; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences firm in Cambridge is seeking a Scientist specializing in High Throughput Cell Culture and Molecular Biology. In this role, you will contribute to developing next-generation biologics and work in an inclusive R&D environment. Required qualifications include a BSc/MSc in a relevant field and experience with CHO cell cultures. This position offers an agile work culture and various benefits.

Benefits

Agile career opportunities

Dynamic working culture

Inclusive workplace

High performance compensation programs

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in relevant discipline is necessary.
• Experience in CHO cell culture or cell line development is required.
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new vector systems design for therapeutic proteins.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and perform analytical procedures.
• Analyze experiments using automated liquid handling.

Skills

Practical experience with CHO cell culture

Data recording skills

Collaborative mindset

Proactive approach

Education

BSc/MSc in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology or related discipline

Tools

Automated liquid handlers

Job description

Scientist – Scientist - High Throughput Cell Culture & Molecular Biology

Cambridge, UK (On-site)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Based at our Cambridge site, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of next-generation biologics expression platforms, working in a collaborative and innovative R&D environment.

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 dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found at: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Contribute to the design and delivery of new vector systems for the expression of complex therapeutic proteins in CHO cells.
• Culture mammalian cell lines in flask-based and scaled-down plate formats, performing associated analytical procedures as required.
• Work alongside other scientists to plan, execute, and analyze experiments using the Tecan Automated Liquid Handler.
• Liaise with service providers, SMEs and technical support to troubleshoot equipment including automated liquid handling platforms.
• Collate, analyze, evaluate and document data in a timely and traceable manner (e.g., electronic notebooks, slide decks).
• Present and discuss experimental findings in team/project meetings.
• Seek innovative improvements to vector library screening workflows, including the adoption of automation and novel technologies.
• Stay current with academic literature relevant to CHO biology, vector engineering and emerging screening methodologies.
• Contribute positively to team working and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-moving R&D environment.

What we are looking for:

• BSc/MSc in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Practical experience with CHO cell culture and/or cell line development process optimization in academia or industry.
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers is beneficial but not essential (training can be provided).
• Strong data recording, analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to adapt plans based on experimental results and contribute to decision-making in a dynamic research setting.
• A collaborative, proactive and curious mindset.

Approximate Workload Breakdown:

• Laboratory Experimental Work: ~80%
• Data Recording & Analysis: ~10%
• Lab Maintenance: ~5%
• Overhead (training, meetings, personal development): ~5%

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the results themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.