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:
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled QC Technologist to join our biopharmaceutical team in Slough.
As a QC Technologist, you will be at the forefront of groundbreaking the stability assessment of therapeutic proteins through a variety of analytical methods. Your role will include performing HPLC, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and general characteristic analysis (e.g. visual appearance, pH, Osmolality). Your work will strictly adhere to local EHS policies and cGMP guidelines, ensuring our processes remain world-class and flawless.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the growing Lonza team in Slough!
Key responsibilities:
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Perform experimental work independently in a safe and compliant manner.
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Plan and complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe.
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Technically review assays for stability studies against standard operating procedures, protocols, and GMP principles.
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Liaise with operators and study directors to close out the technical review of assays.
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Interpret data against specifications and determine trends within data.
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Communicate progress and raise challenges to Line Manager and/or scientific lead as appropriate.
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Work collaboratively in a team to ensure business, regulatory, and customer needs are met.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
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BSc or equivalent experience in a life science subject.
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An understanding of HPLC, product stability, and QC is desirable.
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Good knowledge of analytical methods.
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Good awareness of cGMP guidelines and how adherence to GMP impacts the way we work.
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Proven time management, organisation, and planning skills.
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Effective communicator.
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.
