Senior Scientist, Protein Biochemistry

Lonza
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10 months ago
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Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciencesoperatingacross five continents. While we work in science,there’sno 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. Andthat’sthe kind of work we want to be part of.

An exciting opportunity for an ambitiousSeniorScientist withProteinCharacterisation(RP, SEC,icIEF)and / or Mass Spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)experience to join our outstanding team at Lonza. Based in Slough (UK), this role is pivotal to our ongoing success and growth. As a key member of our laboratory team, you willbe responsible forplanning and execution of analytical testing on therapeutic proteins to support productCharacterisationandBiocomparabilitystudies for our customers. You will collaborate with peers across teams to ensure meticulous execution of projects andidentifyrefinements to our standard ways of working. This role offers an outstanding chancetoinputinto significant scientific advancements.

Key responsibilities:

  • Independent planning and execution of analytical assays for example HPLC based methods, electrophoresis, LC/MS based methods as well as higher order structure methodsin order tocharacterisea range of biologics products

  • Execution of assigned assays with a focus on safety, quality, timeliness, and accuracy adhering to regulatory requirements, where appropriate

  • Complete and peer review laboratory documentation

  • Maintenance of analytical equipment, technologies and/or systemsrequiredto supportcharacterisationstages

  • Communicate progress and escalate challenges to Line Manager and/or study director as appropriate

  • Identifies,troubleshootsand escalates technical issues in an effective andtimelymanner

  • Deliver practical training and activelyparticipatein scientific discussions

  • Join the out-of-hours call-outrotato respond to alarms on cold storage units

Key requirements:

  • Practical industry experience in a relevant laboratory environmentincludingHPLC, LC-MS and electrophoresis

  • Experience in the use and troubleshooting of a range of analytical equipment.

  • Theoretical knowledge of protein chemistry and regulatory requirements applicable to performingcharacterisationand biochemical comparability studies

  • Capability toanalysedata, interpret results, and perform root cause analyses

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team to ensure business, regulatory and customer needs are met.

  • Also being a mentor within the team

  • Excellent interpersonal skills for customer interactions and training

  • Ability to draft protocols, reports and SOPs

Join Lonza AG and be part of a team where your contributions will resolvefutureof life sciences and make a genuine impact on the world.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only an extraordinary 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 insights 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 significant difference.

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