Biotechnologist 1

Overview

Join Lonza’s Pilot Operations in Slough on a fixed-term basis to support pilot-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing. You will collaborate with scientists to ensure safe, efficient and accurate upstream or downstream activities. Plan daily tasks, manage materials, and maintain records to high quality. Contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with hands-on technical development.

Pay / Benefits

• agile career culture
• inclusive workplace
• opportunities to develop technical skills
• work alongside experienced scientists
• on-site, hands-on role
• benefits vary by role/location

Responsibilities

• Support pilot-scale manufacturing operations for upstream or downstream processing
• Plan and coordinate daily tasks; ensure equipment, materials and resources are ready for batch execution
• Prepare and maintain batch records and process documentation with accuracy
• Coordinate ordering and availability of raw materials and consumables with warehouse and scientists
• Maintain lab and pilot plant areas to high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Check data/batch documentation for accuracy; flag discrepancies and communicate with scientists
• Contribute to continuous improvement to boost efficiency, productivity and yield

Key requirements

• Interest in biotechnology or biopharmaceutical manufacturing; willingness to develop practical skills
• Working towards degree or vocational qualification in biological sciences, biochemical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Confidence with numerical data and recognizing when to investigate further
• Good verbal and written communication; able to collaborate across a team
• Organised, proactive approach to planning and maintaining a clean, safe workspace
• Positive attitude with a focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement

• clear communication
• attention to detail
• team collaboration
• pilot-scale manufacturing
• upstream and downstream processing
• batch records and process documentation

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