Laboratory Technician jobs in France

Job Description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The role:

At Lonza, the Laboratory technician is responsible for working as part of a team in providing support services to laboratory-based activities. You will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment is calibrated and ready to be use, consumables and buffers are always stocked and the laboratory are at GMP standard at all times.

Candidates for this role must previously have worked/studied in a Laboratory environment, with strong knowledge of calibrating/using laboratory equipment!

Responsibilities

• Completion of routine (daily and weekly) equipment calibration checks

• Responsible for generating analytical buffers for laboratory methods and processes for large quantities

• Laboratory consumables stock management - checking and unpacking laboratory stock and replenishment of stocks at stores/ point of use

• Ordering consumables from internal stores using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and external orders using Sharepoint

• Glassware and plastic ware cleaning, maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness in the washroom environment

• Processing of laboratory deliveries, receipt, storage and notifications

• Cleaning and preparation of water baths according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures

• Recording of all data and results in specified forms (electronic and paper) with accuracy and responsibility and keeping accurate records with GMP and Data Integrity principles in mind

What we’re looking for:

• A degree or relevant experience within a scientific background is highly desirable

• Proven experience in a laboratory setting, ideally within a support or technician role

• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and calibrating equipment

• Familiarity with health, safety, and quality standards in a laboratory environment

• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and operational efficiency

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.