Senior Scientist, Cell & Molecular Biology

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.
 

Job Summary:

The Sr. Scientist’s core responsibilities involve molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, protein purification and protein characterization techniques. The role will involve working on multiple customer projects. As part of your role, good record keeping, understanding of regulatory requirements and skilled presentation of data will be essential. The role will involve the execution and documentation of work to regulatory required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Vector Constructions, express and purify encoded proteins according to strict SOPs

• In-depth knowledge of protein structure and protein purification techniques

• Prepare high quality reports and data summaries

• Performing lab and area inspections to maintain high levels of quality and safety. Contribute to and maintain Operational Excellence initiatives

• Effectively communicate with external customers and internal stakeholders across departments and sites

• Provide mentoring and training to junior members of the team

• Potential for line management

Key Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences/Biotechnology and relevant experience in an industrial lab environment

• 5+ years of molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, protein purification and protein characterization in a lab setting

• Excellent knowledge on molecular biology, mammalian cell culture and protein characterization

• In-depth knowledge of protein structure and protein purification

• A team player able to share knowledge with others and actively participate and lead scientific discussions with other members of the team and collaborators

• Able to work independently and diligently to an established plan, prioritise and work to tight deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with good communication and attention to detail essential

• A demonstrable analytical approach to problem-solving attitude is also an advantage

• Ability to mentor and train junior scientists in the team and potential for line management role

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.