Scientist - Purification Development & Viral Clearance

Scientist - Purification Development & Viral Clearance

Lonza

Slough, United Kingdom

What you will do:

• Plan and execute laboratory experiments across Purification Development and Viral Clearance, including chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, column packing, virus reduction filtration, stability studies and high-throughput screening.
• Deliver assigned project activities safely, to the required quality standard and within agreed timelines, maintaining clear and accurate laboratory documentation and project records.
• Collect, organise and critically analyse experimental data, using evidence to identify issues, propose solutions and support sound project decisions.
• Contribute to the design of experiments and prepare technical documentation, including sampling plans, protocols, reports, standard operating procedures and study-related documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Development Services, customers and external partners, including supporting customer interactions and coordinating activities with external vendors.
• Present experimental findings and prepare clear reports for internal stakeholders and customers, while developing your expertise as a subject matter expert in a relevant area.
• Support continuous improvement, new ways of working and knowledge sharing, including training and mentoring more junior members of the laboratory team.

What we are looking for:

• A BSc or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific or technical discipline, with practical laboratory experience.
• Experience of laboratory-based experimental work and the ability to follow experimental plans while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• An interest in, or experience relevant to, purification development, viral clearance or related bioprocessing activities.
• Strong data organisation, analysis and problem-solving skills, with an ability to draw clear, evidence-based conclusions from experimental results.
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple activities and deliver work to agreed timelines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present scientific data and communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and external partners.
• A collaborative and continuous-improvement mindset, with the willingness to learn, develop subject matter expertise and support the development of others.