Expert Biotechnologist

We are currently seeking an Expert Biotechnologist (permanent, full-time) who wishes to continue a technical career path within Manufacturing, whilst gaining exposure to career progression without direct line management responsibility. 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

• Expert Biotechnologist Location: Slough 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.
• 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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

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Responsibilities

• Served as System Owner within Manufacturing, ensuring system compliance, reliability, and performance.
• Led troubleshooting activities, investigated deviations, and identified corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to drive continuous improvement and maintain GMP compliance.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple departments and sites to resolve operational challenges and support project objectives.
• Delivered technical equipment and process training to manufacturing personnel, ensuring adherence to operational standards and best practices.
• Supported Plant Leads and MSAT teams with process mapping initiatives to improve process efficiency and standardization.
• Managed facility and fabrication works, coordinating activities to support manufacturing operations and infrastructure requirements.
• Prepared and delivered technical presentations, protocols, and reports for internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Supported customer meetings by providing technical expertise, operational updates, and project-related information.
• Performed additional duties as required to support manufacturing, operational excellence, and business objectives.

Requirements

• Degree or Master's qualification in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong manufacturing experience with leadership responsibility in GMP-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of fermentation, purification, and manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve process and equipment issues.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities, with experience supporting and developing operational teams.

Benefits

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance A variety of benefits dependant on role and location
• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits Key responsibilities: Acted as the Manufacturing Representative for key manufacturing projects, providing operational support to ensure successful project implementation and delivery.