Overview
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: Lab Automation Scientist at Lonza in the United Kingdom, Slough. Travel within the UK and Europe is expected, approximately 10% of working time.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and validate automated workflows for key assays, processes and screening campaigns, largely on liquid handling platforms in cell culture process development and analytics.
* Program and maintain lab automation platforms, troubleshoot equipment failures, and coordinate with vendors for maintenance and service.
* Collaborate with laboratory scientists, bioinformaticians, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand challenges and implement appropriate automation solutions.
* Support scale-up and tech transfer of automated workflows to operational areas or QC environments outside of R&D when needed.
* Supervise the installation, validation, and qualification of equipment to ensure performance meets standards.
* Participate in required Lonza training programs.
Key requirements
* M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with experience in lab automation within the biotech/pharma industry
* Demonstrated proficiency in programming and developing at least one of the following laboratory automation software/hardware and liquid handlers: Hamilton Star, Tecan Proficient/Evo, Biomek i series, Agilent Bravo
* Experience writing or editing automation scripts (e.g., VENUS, EVOware, Python- or Java-based APIs)
* Familiarity with assay development and optimisation in an R&D or high-throughput environment
* Understanding of data flow, integration, and digital lab systems (e.g., LIMS, ELN)
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities at a high level
* Capable of leading projects with cross-functional teams
Note: Travel within the UK and Europe is required, approximately 10% of working time.
Lonza is committed to ethical business practices and to protecting people and the environment.
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