Senior Scientist (Characterization)

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.

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Scientist with Protein Characterisation (RP, SEC, icIEF) and/or Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) experience to join our outstanding team at Lonza. Based in Slough (UK), this role is pivotal to our ongoing success and growth. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for planning and executing analytical testing on therapeutic proteins to support product Characterisation and Biocomparability studies for our customers. You will collaborate with peers across teams to ensure meticulous execution of projects and identify refinements to our standard ways of working. This role offers an outstanding chance to contribute to significant scientific advancements.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and execute analytical assays such as HPLC methods, electrophoresis, LC/MS-based methods, and higher-order structure methods to characterise biologics products.
• Perform assays with a focus on safety, quality, timeliness, and accuracy, adhering to regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Complete and peer review laboratory documentation.
• Maintain analytical equipment, technologies, and systems supporting characterisation stages.
• Communicate progress and escalate challenges to the Line Manager or study director as appropriate.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate technical issues effectively and promptly.
• Provide practical training and participate in scientific discussions.
• Join the out-of-hours call-out rota to respond to alarms on cold storage units.

Key requirements:

• Practical industry experience in a relevant laboratory environment, including HPLC, LC-MS, and electrophoresis.
• Experience in the use and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
• Theoretical knowledge of protein chemistry and regulatory requirements for characterisation and biochemical comparability studies.
• Ability to analyse data, interpret results, and perform root cause analyses.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to meet business, regulatory, and customer needs, including mentoring team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for customer interactions and training.
• Proficiency in drafting protocols, reports, and SOPs.

Join Lonza AG and be part of a team where your contributions will shape the future of life sciences and make a genuine impact on the world. Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of people. We value ethical achievement, respect, and environmental protection. We challenge and inspire our people to solve complex problems and develop new insights in life sciences, offering the satisfaction of improving lives worldwide.