Senior Scientist – Cell Culture Development
Slough, United Kingdom (On-site)
Join Lonza’s Development Services team in Slough and contribute to advancing innovative biopharmaceutical therapies. As a Senior Scientist, you will play a key role in designing and executing laboratory experiments, working closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality process development solutions.
What you will get
1. An agile career and dynamic working culture.
2. An inclusive and ethical workplace.
3. Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
4. Opportunities to develop technical expertise, lead projectsand mentor junior scientists.
5. A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
The full list of our global benefits can be found here:
What you will do
6. Design, plan, and execute laboratory experiments across multiple development projects, ensuring timely delivery with high safety, quality, and efficiency.
7. Analyse and interpret experimental data to generate meaningful process insights and development strategies.
8. Prepare high-quality technical reports and documentation for internal and customer review.
9. Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and actively contribute to delivering an excellent customer experience.
10. Present experimental progress and technical findings to internal teams and external customers.
11. Develop subject-matter expertise in cell culture processes, equipment, or related technologies.
12. Mentor and train junior scientists while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities within the laboratory.
What we are looking for
13. A BSc (or higher) in a relevant scientific or technical discipline such as biotechnology, biochemistry, or cell biology.
14. Advanced laboratory experience within biopharmaceutical process development or cell culture environments preferably mammalian
15. Experience designing experiments, analysing scientific data, and communicating results clearly in reports and presentations.
16. Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and logical approach to experimental challenges.
17. Ability to plan and manage work across multiple projects while delivering results on time.
18. Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to engage with internal teams and customers.
19. Experience mentoring or training junior laboratory staff is an advantage.
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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
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