Process development (PDV) undergraduate placement - Lonza in Slough

Responsibilities

• To perform laboratory experiments, with guidance, to test the suitability and effectiveness of various chromatographic, filtration and other procedures for the purification of proteins.
• With guidance, interpret the data from development studies obtained and to plan the next set of experiments where required.
• To ensure that experimental details, raw data and results are recorded as appropriate.
• To perform validation studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of purification processes.
• To contribute to the efficient running of the laboratories.
• With guidance contribute to the preparation of development reports. Ensure that equipment and materials required for a study are used as defined by GMP and regulatory requirements.

Professional Attributes

• Agility – Helps others to learn from experience, challenges the status quo, embraces change
• Business acumen – Seeks to understand the corporate strategy and how his/her business area contributes to the company\’s success
• Collaboration – Works as an active member of his/her team, generously shares information and knowledge with others on the team.
• Customer focus – Takes action to enhance customer satisfaction within the scope of his/her role
• Driving results – Ensures quality standards are maintained while delivering results
• Leadership – Takes responsibility for his/her safety and that of others. Contributes to a positive work environment. Acts as a reliable and dependable team member.

Skills / Personal Qualities

• A working knowledge of the theory of protein purification and protein structure. A working knowledge of chromatography and tangential flow filtration studies.
• Knowledge of GLP/GMP.
• Strong practical laboratory skills and an enthusiasm for science.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a project team.

Please ensure that you are willing and able to live within commutable distance of the company site before applying. This placement is located in Slough. Cogent Skills Placements Service are managing the recruitment for this placement at our client\’s request, therefore we ask that applications are made through our website please.

Lonza is the preferred global partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets. We work to enable a healthier world by supporting our customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. We achieve this by combining technological insight with world class manufacturing, scientific expertise and process excellence. Our unparalleled breadth of offerings enables our customers to commercialize their discoveries and innovations in the healthcare industry. Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, today, Lonza operates across five continents. With approximately 16,000 employees (full time equivalent), we comprise high performing teams and individual talent who make a meaningful difference to our own business, as well as to the communities in which we operate. The company generated sales of CHF 5.4 billion with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 1.7 billion in full year 2021. Find out more at www.lonza.com.