Biotechnical Operations Specialist

Lonza
Eton Wick
1 month ago
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Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciencesoperating across five continents. While we work in science, there’sno magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solutionis talented people working together, devising ideas that helpbusinesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own theircareers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world.And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. Join our team atLonza AG's global Manufacturing Plant in Slough. We have anoutstanding opportunity for a skilled Biotechnologist to contributeto our Inoculum project part-time. Your role will involve craftingand maintaining inoculum cell culture of mammalian cell lineswithin a cGMP clean room environment. This is crucial for theproduction of clinical products at Lonza Biologics Slough. Thisposition at Lonza offers a flexible work schedule of 19 hours perweek, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You canchoose to work a half day on either Friday or Monday and full dayson Saturday and Sunday. Join our world-class team and be a part ofan inclusive and collaborative environment that encourages yourideas to flourish and make a significant difference. Keyresponsibilities: - Maintenance of cell cultures to GMP standardsusing aseptic techniques with flawless completion of batch recordsand log books. - Performing cell counting, environmentalmonitoring, and aseptic activities to ensure the highest qualitystandards. - Conducting routine laboratory maintenance, includingequipment checks, stores management, and cleaning to maintain apristine working environment. - Preparing stock solutions andmediums, followed by aseptic filtration to support ongoing researchand production activities. - Keeping up-to-date with cGMP andsafety trainings to ensure compliance and safety in all operations.Key requirements: - Proven experience in Cell Culture is highlydesirable, showcasing your ability to successfully implement andmanage cell cultures. - Experience in Manufacturing or Productionenvironments is advantageous, demonstrating your understanding ofindustry processes. - A working understanding of GMP regulations ishighly beneficial, ensuring you can adhere to strict industrystandards. - A BSc in Life Sciences or equivalent experience in thefield, or relevant Cell Culture experience, is required todemonstrate your technical knowledge and expertise. - We encourageindividuals with varying levels of hands-on industry experience,committed to finding the right fit for our team. If you'reinterested in this role, please send us your CV and a cover noteexplaining why you want to work in Manufacturing at Lonza AG. Everyday, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact onmillions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, butalso a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results isjust as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, werespect and protect our people and our environment. Any success weachieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People cometo Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complexproblems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, weoffer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all aroundthe world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningfuldifference.

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