Biotechnical Operations Specialist

Lonza
Farnham Royal
4 months 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. 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.
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 is crucial for the production of clinical products at Lonza Biologics Slough.

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. Join our world-class team and be a part of an inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages your ideas to flourish and make a significant difference.

Key responsibilities:

  • Maintenance of cell cultures to GMP standards using aseptic techniques with flawless completion of batch records and log books.
  • 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.
  • Keeping up-to-date with cGMP and safety trainings to ensure compliance and safety in all operations.

Key requirements:

  • Proven experience in Cell Culture is highly desirable, showcasing your ability to successfully implement and manage cell cultures.
  • Experience in Manufacturing or Production environments is advantageous, demonstrating your understanding of industry processes.
  • A working understanding of GMP regulations is highly beneficial, ensuring you can adhere to strict industry standards.
  • 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.
  • We encourage individuals with varying levels of hands-on industry experience, committed to finding the right fit for our team.

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. 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.

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