Lead Scientist, R&D

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 thrilled to unveil an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Scientist, R&D (R66736) at Lonza AG in Slough, UK. This role is uniquely positioned to craft, optimize, and implement small-scale cell culture platforms, focusing on deep well plates (DWP). As part of our ambitious R&D team, you will help drive innovation and foster positive relationships with academic institutions. This is your chance to be part of a world-class scientific community dedicated to making a meaningful difference!

Key responsibilities:

• Design, optimize, and implement small-scale cell culture platforms using deep well plates (DWP or equivalent experience) to support various research and development projects.
• Lead and participate in collaborative research projects with academic institutions, encouraging positive relationships and driving innovation.
• Operate and maintain liquid handling systems and automation equipment to ensure efficient and accurate experimental workflows.
• Engage in routine mammalian cell culture workflows involving media preparation, revival, and subculture as required for experiments.
• Prepare and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Generate experimental results and review respective scientific documentation.
• Ensure lab procedures are strictly adhered to and support safety assessments.
• Perform other lab duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience with small-scale cell culture platforms using deep well plates.
• Deep understanding of CHO cell physiology and systems biology approach, particularly with respect to Omics and pathway analysis.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain liquid handling systems and automation equipment (Hamilton or Tecan preferred).
• Outstanding skills in preparing and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with high-throughput workflows, CHO cell bioprocessing, cell culture, monoclonal antibody, and biologics.
• Desired but not necessary: familiarity with Python.
• Candidates with a PhD or equivalent experience in CHO cell bioprocessing research are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with microbial culture, yeast fermentation, E. coli, and Pichia is a plus.

Join us in this ambitious role to successfully implement innovative solutions and compete at the forefront of the life sciences industry!