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Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bb39c7814b5c

Job Views: 2

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. We value talented people working together to devise ideas that help businesses and improve lives. We support our employees in owning their careers and making a positive impact on the world.

The role involves developing, evaluating, characterizing, and validating protein purification processes for monoclonal antibodies and other recombinant proteins, supporting transfer to pilot and GMP scale.

1. Plan and design experiments with guidance from lead scientist
2. Execute and deliver projects with attention to safety, quality, timeliness, and accuracy
3. Escalate technical issues promptly
4. Record experimental details, raw data, and results properly
5. Analyze data to produce quality process information
6. Participate as part of a cross-functional project team
7. Prepare and deliver presentations, protocols, and reports
8. Maintain up-to-date training
9. Contribute to laboratory efficiency

• BSc / PhD in Biotechnology or relevant scientific discipline with laboratory experience
• Knowledge of protein chemistry and purification
• Strong laboratory skills
• Experience with AKTA chromatography and ultrafiltration systems
• Effective communication skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Unicorn software
• Knowledge of GLP / GMP
• Experience with process transfer and scale-up to cGMP
• Understanding of GAP analysis methods
• Experience in process characterization/validation
• Operational excellence experience (e.g., 5S)

• Attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Problem-solving initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to support departmental activities

At Lonza, we are committed to ethical practices, respecting our people and environment. We offer challenges and opportunities to develop new ideas in life sciences, contributing to meaningful global improvements.