Biotechnologist - Pilot Operations - 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Slough UK
We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Biotechnologist to join our Pilot Operations unit on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role is vital in supporting the execution of both new and existing processes during pilot scale operations. Our company is committed to encouraging an environment where dedicated people can collaborate and grow, contributing to our world-class achievements in life sciences.
Key responsibilities:
- Work as part of a team, strictly following defined processes and performing moderately complex tasks with peer support.
- Plan and manage daily tasks related to operating plant equipment.
- Prepare datafile forms and batch records on the plant for pilot batch execution.
- Order raw materials from the warehouse for either USP or DSP operations, maintaining close communication with other scientists within the pilot team.
- Ensure that laboratory areas are maintained through inventory management of consumables and raw materials, upholding high standards of cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
- Guarantee the quality and accuracy of scientific data input into batch records, recognizing and communicating anomalous results to the team.
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify and complete continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing costs, growing yield, and improving efficiency.
Key requirements:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a functional team.
- Understanding of numerical data analysis.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills across the team.
- Outstanding attention to detail, self-motivation, and a positive attitude with a desire to develop technically in the area of expertise (USP or DSP).
Join us at Lonza, where your contributions will help us continue to achieve our ambitious goals and make a meaningful impact on millions of lives worldwide!
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.
