Technologist, Development Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lonza in Slough is seeking a trained analytical tester on a 12‑month contract to support Development Services. The role is site‑based and emphasizes GMP compliance and raw material quality across manufacturing projects.

You will perform wet chemistry and analytical testing, review data, and log results in LIMS, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing experience within a GMP QC or laboratory setting.
• Practical background in chemical or biochemical analytical testing techniques.
• Experience in reviewing and approving analytical laboratory data; exposure to LIMS software and lab documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet chemistry, buffer preparations, pH testing, and analytical sample testing in accordance with GMP procedures.
• Review and approve analytical test data generated by team members to ensure departmental compliance.
• Accurately record, verify, and log quality data into LIMS and maintain detailed lab records.
• Collaborate with lab, sampling, and releasing sub-teams to meet operational timelines.
• Assist and mentor junior staff while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Support general lab housekeeping, safety practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage personal testing schedules with guidance from Group Leaders and Schedulers.

Skills

GMP testing

LIMS data handling

Analytical testing

Data review

Team mentorship

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Perform essential analytical testing and data review within our Development Services team in Slough to support the delivery of high-quality biopharmaceutical products on a 12-month contract. This on-site role contributes directly to maintaining rigorous GMP standards and ensuring raw material quality across critical manufacturing projects.

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.
• Competitive hourly rate.

The hourly rate for this position in the United Kingdom is expected to range between £17.00 and £20.00. Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role‑related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

What you will do:

• Perform wet chemistry, buffer preparations, pH testing, and analytical sample testing in accordance with GMP procedures.
• Review and approve analytical test data generated by team members to ensure departmental compliance.
• Accurately record, verify, and log quality data into LIMS and maintain detailed lab records.
• Collaborate with lab, sampling, and releasing sub-teams to meet operational timelines.
• Assist and mentor junior staff members while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Support general lab housekeeping, safety practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage personal testing schedules with general guidance from Group Leaders and Schedulers.

What we are looking for:

• Hands‑on testing experience within a GMP Quality Control or laboratory setting.
• Practical background in chemical or biochemical analytical testing techniques.
• Experience in reviewing and approving analytical laboratory data.Exposure to LIMS software and laboratory documentation practices.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork and peer support.

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.