Biotechnologist - Inoculum

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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.

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. 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.

Join our world-class team at Lonza, where flexibility meets opportunity! We offer two schedule options to support your work-life balance:

Part-Time (19 hours/week): Work full days on Saturday and Sunday, plus a half-day on either Friday or Monday.

Full-Time (37.5 hours/week): Work Wednesday through Sunday.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and you can make a real impact.

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.

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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