Lonza

QC Scientist

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerLonza
  • LocationUnited Kingdom
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Scientist – QC Product Testing & Stability

Slough, United Kingdom

Join Lonza's QC Product Testing & Stability team in Slough and play a key role in ensuring the quality and stability of therapeutic protein products that help improve patients' lives. This is an exciting opportunity for a laboratory-based scientist to apply analytical expertise in a regulated GMP environment while developing technical and quality assurance experience.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get

An agile career with opportunities for technical and professional development.

A collaborative, inclusive and ethical working environment.

Competitive compensation and recognition for high performance.

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A comprehensive range of benefits relevant to your role and location.

Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement projects and develop mentoring experience.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

Perform analytical testing on therapeutic protein samples using techniques including HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, spectrophotometry and other physicochemical methods in accordance with GMP requirements, SOPs and study protocols.

Review analytical data for technical accuracy, interpret results against specifications, identify trends and communicate observations to key stakeholders including Study Directors, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing.

Prepare stability study protocols, testing summaries and technical reports to support product quality and stability programmes.

Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls, independently leading routine quality investigations where appropriate.

Mentor and support colleagues by sharing technical knowledge, providing training and promoting best laboratory practices.

Contribute to laboratory operations through equipment monitoring, reagent and consumable management, housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work collaboratively across Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing to ensure customer, regulatory and business requirements are consistently met.

What we are looking for

Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant laboratory experience.

Experience working within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biological laboratory environment.

Practical knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, spectrophotometry or other protein characterisation methods.

Understanding of cGMP principles and their application within a quality-controlled laboratory.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.

Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise work and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, quality, safety and process improvement.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

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