Scientist

at  Lonza

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.
As a Scientist you will organize and execute a variety of lab-based tasks to a high standard and degree of attention to detail within area expertise/ownership. Work is performed according to protocol in compliance with rules and procedures and the employee contributes to problem solving activities. The individual takes a proactive approach to their learning and development and is beginning to train others.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree or hands on experience in a relevant field
• Laboratory environment experience
• Knowledge of Global Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Fluency both verbal and written in English
  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

• Method development in a range of analytical techniques including e.g., ELISA, 2D HCP, qPCR, HPLC, CE SDS, icIEF, SPR, Cell based methods, flow cytometry, cell transfection
• Draft new documents/SOPs
• Basic cell culture, cryopreservation and revivals
• Execution of work of increased complexity and breadth in line with expected standards (safety, on time, right first time to the appropriate degree of quality)
• Ownership/Troubleshooting of lab equipment/departmental process
• Ordering of materials/consumables
• Analyse data and interpret results including troubleshooting