Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

Role Purpose:

Role Purpose: Biotechnologist 1 is an entry level position. The Biotechnologist will be expected to learn and carry out the basic skills used in a GMP Manufacturing environment, progressing from supervised to unsupervised activities.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

Responsibility Perform various duties which will ensure that products are manufactured within the manufacturing area at the Slough UK facility in accordance with schedule, safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices

Training Obtain a thorough knowledge of the production systems and the relevant LONZA systems to enable efficient production

Responsible for maintaining own training and ensure full training has taken place in all aspects of the production activities according to LSO.

Quality Systems Ensure that high standards of cGMP are adhered to both for self and others.

Gain familiarity with Lonza quality procedures eg change control, the deviation system and validation procedures.

Assist in batch disposition activities e.g. correctons, datamart Ensure that high standards of documentation completion are adhered to both for self and others

Plant and Process Direct involvement in the manufacturing process.

Identify any Continuous Improvements to the process/equipment, and help with completion of projects .

Area Ownership

Ensure high standards of housekeeping are adhered to

Ensure that team values are adhered to

Ensure that the appropriate safety policies and systems are adhered to. Highlight safety issues in the area and instill a safety attitude in the team. Ensure that objectives given are met in the appropriate timescale

Skills:

Good command of both written and oral English

Good organizational skills

Strong problem solving skills

Interpersonal and coaching skills

Qualities & Attitude

Self Motivation Drive for Results

Attention to detail

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.

Reference: R62014