Senior Lab Automation Scientist | Biotech R&D & Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance recognition and rewards

Benefits vary by role and location

Job summary

Lonza in Slough is seeking a Lab Automation Specialist to drive the implementation, optimization, and support of automation systems across biopharma R&D workflows. You will work with liquid handlers, ELN/LIMS integration, and digital data platforms to enable efficient, scalable experiments.

The role requires hands‑on experience with robotics, scripting, and cross‑functional collaboration, with opportunities for tech transfer and ongoing Lonza training in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in biology or biochemistry with biotech industry automation experience.
• Experience with automation software and liquid handling hardware.
• Familiar with LIMS/ELN data workflows and digital lab systems.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate automated workflows for assays and campaigns.
• Program and maintain lab automation platforms; troubleshoot and coordinate with vendors.
• Collaborate with scientists, IT, and bioinformaticians to meet automation needs.
• Support scale‑up and tech transfer of workflows to QC or production.
• Supervise installation, validation, and qualification of equipment.
• Participate in Lonza training programs.

Skills

Lab automation

Liquid handling

ELN/LIMS integration

Education

MS/PhD in Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

Hamilton Star

Tecan Proficient/Evo

Biomek i series

Agilent Bravo

Job description

Lonza in Slough is seeking a Lab Automation Specialist to drive the implementation, optimization, and support of automation systems across biopharma R&D workflows. You will work with liquid handlers, ELN/LIMS integration, and digital data platforms to enable efficient, scalable experiments.

The role requires hands‑on experience with robotics, scripting, and cross‑functional collaboration, with opportunities for tech transfer and ongoing Lonza training in a dynamic environment.