Scientist - Purification Development & Viral Clearance

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

Job summary

Lonza in Slough, United Kingdom, is seeking a Scientist to contribute to laboratory-based development projects supporting the manufacture of medicines. You will apply scientific expertise to deliver high-quality experimental work, analyse data and collaborate with colleagues and customers to move projects forward safely and efficiently.

This fully site-based role emphasizes hands-on work in Purification Development and Viral Clearance, with opportunities to mentor others and develop subject

Qualifications

• A BSc or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific or technical discipline, with practical laboratory experience.
• Experience of laboratory-based experimental work and the ability to follow experimental plans while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• An interest in, or experience relevant to, purification development, viral clearance or related bioprocessing activities.
• Strong data organisation, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw clear, evidence-based conclusions from experimental results.
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple activities and deliver work to agreed timelines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present scientific data to colleagues, customers and external partners.
• A collaborative and continuous-improvement mindset, with the willingness to learn, develop subject matter expertise and support the development of others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory experiments across Purification Development and Viral Clearance, including chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, column packing, virus reduction filtration, stability studies and high-throughput screening.
• Deliver assigned project activities safely, to the required quality standard and within agreed timelines, maintaining clear and accurate laboratory documentation and project records.
• Collect, organise and critically analyse experimental data, using evidence to identify issues, propose solutions and support sound project decisions.
• Contribute to the design of experiments and prepare technical documentation, including sampling plans, protocols, reports, standard operating procedures and study-related documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Development Services, customers and external partners, including supporting customer interactions and coordinating activities with external vendors.
• Present experimental findings and prepare clear reports for internal stakeholders and customers, while developing your expertise as a subject matter expert in a relevant area.
• Support continuous improvement, new ways of working and knowledge sharing, including training and mentoring more junior members of the laboratory team.

Skills

Data analysis

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc or equivalent

Job description

Lonza in Slough, United Kingdom, is seeking a Scientist to contribute to laboratory-based development projects supporting the manufacture of medicines. You will apply scientific expertise to deliver high-quality experimental work, analyse data and collaborate with colleagues and customers to move projects forward safely and efficiently.

This fully site-based role emphasizes hands-on work in Purification Development and Viral Clearance, with opportunities to mentor others and develop subject