Scientist - High Throughput Cell Culture & Molecular Biology

Scientist - High Throughput Cell Culture & Molecular Biology

Lonza

Cambridge, United Kingdom

What you will do:

• Contribute to the design and delivery of new vector systems for the expression of complex therapeutic proteins in CHO cells;
• Culture mammalian cell lines in flask-based and scaled-down plate formats, performing associated analytical procedures as required;
• Work alongside other scientists to plan, execute, and analyze experiments using the Tecan Automated Liquid Handler;
• Liaise with service providers, SMEs and technical support to troubleshoot equipment including automated liquid handling platforms;
• Collate, analyze, evaluate and document data in a timely and traceable manner (e.g., electronic notebooks, slide decks);
• Present and discuss experimental findings in team/project meetings;
• Seek innovative improvements to vector library screening workflows, including the adoption of automation and novel technologies;
• Stay current with academic literature relevant to CHO biology, vector engineering and emerging screening methodologies;
• Contribute positively to team working and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-moving R&D environment.

What we are looking for:

• BSc/MSc in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline;
• Practical experience with CHO cell culture and/or cell line development process optimization in academia or industry;
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers is beneficial but not essential (training can be provided);
• Strong data recording, analysis and interpretation skills;
• Ability to adapt plans based on experimental results and contribute to decision-making in a dynamic research setting;
• A collaborative, proactive and curious mindset.

Approximate Workload Breakdown:

• Laboratory Experimental Work: ~80%;
• Data Recording & Analysis: ~10%;
• Lab Maintenance: ~5%;
• Overhead (training, meetings, personal development): ~5%.