Technical Reviewer - Quality Control

Job Title:                     Technical Reviewer

Location:                     Slough

The role:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the quality and compliance of biopharmaceutical analytical testing. You will be responsible for the technical review of a broad range of analytical assays, including A280, electrophoresis techniques (SDS-PAGE, CE-SDS, icIEF), HPLC methods (GPC, IEX, peptide mapping), and bioassays such as ELISAs and cell-based assays. Primarily office-based, the position also requires regular laboratory engagement to observe analytical testing, support system owner activities, and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping. All activities must be conducted in a safe, compliant, and quality-focused manner, ensuring adherence to regulatory and company standards.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location

• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Conduct technical reviews of assays related to stability, batch release, method transfer, characterization studies, and GMP compliance, ensuring adherence to SOPs and protocols.

• Independently assess assay validity and make technical and quality decisions, including complex determinations, while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

• Interpret study data against specifications, identifying atypical results, trends, out-of-specification (OOS), and out-of-trend (OOT) findings.

• Lead and support quality investigations, including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, invalid assays, and other quality records.

• Manage assigned workloads within agreed timelines, proactively communicating progress and escalating risks or challenges when required.

• Mentor and train junior team members, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet business, regulatory, and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement and best practices.

What we are looking for:

• Degree or Master's qualification in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.

• Demonstrated experience using a broad range of analytical methods.

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating data generated from analytical methods.

• Good understanding of protein stability and the analytical techniques used to assess product stability.

• Good understanding of cGMP guidelines and the impact of GMP compliance on day-to-day laboratory operations.

• Excellent organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.

• Ability to make sound, quality-focused decisions based on the best available scientific evidence and data.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.