Quality Control Product Testing and Stability / Scientist

Quality Control Product Testing and Stability / Scientist

United Kingdom, Slough

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.

The role:

Join Lonza AG in Slough, UK as a Quality Control Product Testing and Stability / Scientist to analyse the stability of therapeutic proteins. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of analytical methods including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Electrophoresis (e.g. SDS PAGE, CE SDS, icIEF), Spectrophotometry and general characteristic analysis (e.g. visual appearance, pH, Osmolality) to assess the stability of therapeutic proteins and the release of batches.

This is mainly laboratory-based work, where you will be expected to technically review assays performed by other analysts and write stability study protocols and data summary reports. All work is expected to be carried out safely and competently in accordance with local environment, health, and safety (EHS) policies and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.

Please note the working pattern for this role is 4 days a week lab-based!

Key responsibilities:

1. Perform experimental work independently in accordance with SOPs and study protocols on a variety of sample types.
2. Ensure all tasks are completed safely and compliantly, maintaining and updating training profiles as needed.
3. Plan and complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe, communicating progress and advancing challenges to the Line Manager or scientific lead as appropriate.
4. Technically review assays against SOPs, protocols, and GMP principles, and liaise with operators and study directors to close out technical reviews.
5. Interpret data against specifications, critically assess results, identify trends, and report any concerns to QC management, SDs, and QC representatives.
6. Mentor and train newer or junior team members, providing support and encouraging a collaborative environment.
7. Support departmental improvement projects by promoting standard methodologies and addressing any incorrect practices.
8. Assist with the timely completion of investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls, potentially leading minor investigations independently.
9. Maintain lab cleanliness, stock reagents, monitor equipment, and possibly take on system ownership.
10. Work collaboratively to meet business, regulatory, and customer needs.

Key requirements:

1. BSc in a relevant scientific field or equivalent experience.
2. Awareness of cGMP guidelines and their impact on laboratory work.
3. Excellent knowledge and experience of electrophoresis (e.g. SDS PAGE, CE SDS, icIEF).
4. Proven ability to work effectively within a team in a regulated cGMP environment.
5. Theoretical knowledge of various analytical methods.

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.