Technologist QC - 12 Month FTC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Global benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Slough is seeking a QC Technologist (Method Validation) for a 12-month FTC in a fully lab-based role. You will generate and document laboratory data from experimental work, plan activities, and support close, real-time collaboration to ensure precise manufacturing of medicines to high quality and safety standards.

You will work with colleagues across functions, maintain GLP/GMP compliance, and help troubleshoot technical challenges while developing your analytical skills and ownership

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific or quality-related discipline
• Basic knowledge of analytical laboratory methods for use in protein analytics
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address and resolve challenges promptly

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver assigned project activities to ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Analyze, interpret, and accurately record experimental data, contributing to technical reports, data tables, and project documentation.
• Support troubleshooting activities and participate in out-of-specification (OOS) and laboratory investigations to help resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces, including routine instrument maintenance, housekeeping activities, and monitoring reagent and consumable inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP/GMP) guidelines where applicable.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams to support the successful delivery of scientific and operational objectives.

Skills

Analytical methods

Protein analytics

Data recording

Troubleshooting

Task management

Education

Degree in a scientific or quality-related discipline

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

QC Technologist (Method Validation)

Duration: 12 Month FTC

Location: Slough - This is a lab based role

To contribute to scientific projects by generating and documenting laboratory data from experimental work. Progressively taking ownership of the laboratory environment as experience and seniority increases.

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 dependent on role and location
• Explore our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Conduct laboratory experiments and analytical testing in accordance with established procedures, with appropriate guidance and support.
• Plan, organise, and deliver assigned project activities to ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Analyse, interpret, and accurately record experimental data, contributing to technical reports, data tables, and project documentation.
• Support troubleshooting activities and participate in out-of-specification (OOS) and laboratory investigations to help resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces, including routine instrument maintenance, housekeeping activities, and monitoring reagent and consumable inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP/GMP) guidelines where applicable.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross‑functional teams to support the successful delivery of scientific and operational objectives.

What we are looking for

• Degree in a scientific or quality‑related discipline
• Basic knowledge of Analytical Laboratory methods for use in protein analytics
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong problem‑solving abilities to address and resolve challenges promptly

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.