Senior Scientist - R&D (G08)

Lonza; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences is seeking a talented individual to join their R&D Purification team in Slough. This role involves developing innovative bioprocessing technologies, analyzing complex datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering and a strong background in bioprocessing. This position offers the opportunity to improve lives through science in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

An agile career and dynamic working culture

An inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs that recognize high performance

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field is essential.
• Experience in laboratory-based bioprocessing or purification development preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory-scale studies to support technology development.
• Evaluate and compare purification technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Analyze datasets and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Author technical reports for scientific advancement.

Skills

Strong scientific knowledge in bioprocessing and purification technologies

Ability to analyze and interpret complex experimental data

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization, documentation, and time-management skills

Proactive, innovative mindset

Education

Degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering (BSc minimum)

MSc/MEng/PhD preferred

Job description

Location: Slough, UK
(Hybrid working available.)

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 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.

Based in Slough, this is an exciting opportunity to join our R&D Purification team developing and optimizing next-generation bioprocessing technologies. You will contribute to innovative purification and recovery process advancements that drive Lonza’s position as a leader in biologics manufacturing.

What you will get:

An agile career and dynamic working culture

An inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs that recognize high performance

A variety of benefits depending on role and location

Plan and execute laboratory-scale studies to support technology development and process optimization projects.

Evaluate and compare different purification and primary recovery technologies to enhance bioprocess efficiency.

Analyse complex datasets, draw meaningful conclusions, and provide technical recommendations.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including R&D Analytical, Upstream, and Operations stakeholders.

Execute chromatography and recovery studies, ensuring adherence to study design and timelines.

Manage and curate large process datasets, maintaining data integrity and compliance with quality standards.

Author high-quality technical reports and contribute to publications that support scientific advancement.

What we are looking for:

Degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering (BSc/BEng minimum; MSc/MEng/PhD preferred).

Strong scientific knowledge in bioprocessing and purification technologies.

Ability to analyse and interpret complex experimental data using sound scientific methodology.

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Experience in laboratory-based bioprocessing or purification development preferred.

Excellent organization, documentation, and time-management skills.

A proactive, innovative mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and embrace change.

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 — and making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.