Technologist II

Location: Slough

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

We are currently looking for a Technologist II to join our Cell Culture Development (CCD) team. This role will concentrate on performing a range of lab-based tasks with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to standard methodologies in a regulated environment. The Technologist II is tasked with completing dynamically intricate tasks and starting to supply to team training and technical expertise development.

Join a team at Lonza valuing collaboration and innovation, ideal for a cell culture authority.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete lab-based activities in accordance with good laboratory practices and cGMP where applicable.
• Conduct increasingly complex laboratory work with high standards for safety, timeliness, and right-first-time (RFT) execution.
• Take ownership of equipment, including maintenance, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain good housekeeping across all lab areas and participate in team rota systems as required.
• Complete and peer-review laboratory documentation accurately and promptly.
• Proactively raise technical issues and contribute to resolution activities.
• Operate both standard and non-standard processes and techniques according to established documentation.
• Provide hands-on training for junior staff and peers on routine tasks.
• Develop a technical specialization (e.g., equipment, systems, or techniques), and act as a superuser or subject matter contact.
• Prepare and deliver results summaries, reports, or presentations to appropriate collaborators.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting additional departmental activities or cross-functional tasks as required.

Key requirements:

• Education: BSc or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific or technical field (e.g., Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, or related subject area).
• Preferred: Intermediate experience in basic upstream cell culture techniques (e.g., passaging, expansion, cryopreservation).
• Desirable: Familiarity with bioreactor systems and cell culture process development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience with laboratory systems and documentation practices in a regulated environment.
• Desirable: Experience with continuous improvement tools such as 6S, visual management, mistake proofing, and lean principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver concise, clear, and logical information.
• Comfortable collaborating with internal collaborators across different teams.
• Diligent with a proactive attitude toward learning and development.
• Self-directed with the ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to meet team and departmental needs.

Why Join Us

At Lonza, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. You’ll be joining a team that values inclusion, collaboration, and growth. We offer opportunities to build a career in brand new life sciences, with the support to develop professionally and contribute meaningfully to human health. Join us and make a real impact!

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.