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Lonza
Old Windsor
1 year ago
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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. A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. Join our team at Lonza AG's global Manufacturing Plant in Slough. We have an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Biotechnologist to contribute to our Inoculum project part-time. Your role will involve crafting and maintaining inoculum cell culture of mammalian cell lines within a cGMP clean room environment. This position at Lonza offers a flexible work schedule of 19 hours per week, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You can choose to work a half day on either Friday or Monday and full days on Saturday and Sunday. Performing cell counting, environmental monitoring, and aseptic activities to ensure the highest quality standards. Conducting routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment checks, stores management, and cleaning to maintain a pristine working environment. Preparing stock solutions and mediums, followed by aseptic filtration to support ongoing research and production activities. A BSc in Life Sciences or equivalent experience in the field, or relevant Cell Culture experience, is required to demonstrate your technical knowledge and expertise. If you're interested in this role, please send us your CV and a cover note explaining why you want to work in Manufacturing at Lonza AG. Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences.

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