Pilot Scientist

Lonza’s Pilot Operations team and help bring new and existing processes from development into pilot-scale operations, supporting their successful transfer to commercial manufacturing. Working alongside scientists and technical experts, you’ll gain hands-on experience with process equipment, batch execution and the technologies used to manufacture medicines to the highest quality standards. This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

About Lonza

• Lonza At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength.
• With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
• Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.
• Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
• Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.
• At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

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Responsibilities

• Support the transfer of new and existing upstream or downstream processes from development into pilot-scale operations, helping ensure they are suitable for subsequent commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation, batch records and material requirements in collaboration with development scientists and technical transfer colleagues.
• Work as part of a dedicated pilot execution team to plan and carry out daily activities, operate process equipment and use relevant analytical technologies.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, Process Development and technical transfer teams to understand project requirements, communicate progress and resolve routine process issues.
• Collect, review and analyse batch data to identify trends and contribute to process summary reports for internal teams and customers.
• Follow established procedures and contribute to health, safety, environmental and quality requirements throughout pilot plant activities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, helping to improve process efficiency, yield and productivity while developing your technical knowledge through hands-on experience and collaboration.

Requirements

• Experience or foundational knowledge of upstream or downstream processing operations, including relevant process equipment and analytical techniques.
• An understanding of good manufacturing practice (GMP), technical documentation and the importance of following established procedures in a regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review numerical data, recognise trends and contribute to problem-solving activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across scientific and technical teams.
• Effective organisation and task management skills, with a proactive approach to learning, adapting to change and meeting project deadlines.
• A commitment to health, safety, environmental and quality standards, taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others.
• A minimum of A-levels or equivalent.
• A degree in a biological science, biochemistry, biochemical engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Benefits

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .

Pilot Plant Scientist Location

Slough, United Kingdom The actual location of this job is Slough, United Kingdom.