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. We are recruiting for Scientists and Lead Scientists to join a newly formed department and we have positions at different levels available.
Role Purpose: The Scientists are key members of the laboratory team who works on multiple complex projects to resolve challenging technical issues and deliver high quality execution of experimental work following all safety and quality procedures. They are responsible for planning and executing complex experiments and supporting more junior colleagues to plan and execute their projects. They will identify and implement technical and operational improvement projects. The Lead Scientist will work closely with customers to resolve complex issues by understanding their needs, plan experimental work that meets customer expectations, present progress on project stages and respond to customer questions.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Highly experienced in the field of Analytical Development
• A high degree of proficiency in one or more of the following techniques: 2D-HCP/Western blot, Biacore - SPR, HPLC, CE-SDS, ELISA/plate based methods, cell-based methods, MS, qPCR, icIEF.
• Experience in implementation of High-throughput automated methods and digitisation of processes would be an advantage
• Understanding of regulatory requirement, CMC and experience in DOE/AQbD would be an additional advantages.
• Ideal candidates will be highly motivated individuals, who have a passion to drive change and can embrace a high paced environment.
  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

• Competently execute work/plan and direct the work of others (level dependent)
• Competently lead and be accountable for the delivery of multiple projects (safety, quality, right first time, on time). Escalate risks and issues in a timely fashion (technical, resource, Customer, cost)
• Lead problem solving / trouble shooting / lessons learned activities
• Coach, mentor and train more junior members of department as required
• Role model for communication, best practice and behavior within Development Services
• Accountable for Customer proposals (technical content and work-days) (level dependent)
• Proactively input into departmental improvements
• Review and write reports to an agreed standard suitable for final review by Head of Department