Technologist, Cell Banking

Job Title:  Technologist, Cell Banking

Location:  Slough

Day Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday with additional weekend working required (1 in 5 weekends).

The role:

We have an opportunity for a Technologist to join our Cell Banking team in Slough. The role of the Technologist is to create and maintain cell banks of mammalian cell lines within a cGMP clean room environment.  Cell banks are the starting material for the manufacture of clinical product at Lonza Biologics’ manufacturing sites worldwide.

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.

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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:

• Perform aseptic cell culture operations to establish and maintain GMP‑compliant cell banks, including revival, subculture, pooling, accurate batch record completion, logbook entry, cell counting, and environmental monitoring.
• Carry out routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment checks, stock management, and cleaning activities.
• Prepare stock solutions and culture media, followed by sterile filtration under aseptic conditions.
• Manage inventory of frozen cell vials stored in liquid nitrogen, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.
• Produce development reports, testing documentation, and release packages in line with quality requirements.
• Support role‑specific responsibilities, such as booking tests, arranging shipments, coordinating bank releases, managing facility/equipment tasks, or creating and archiving stock files.
• Maintain current cGMP and safety training

What we are looking for:

• Degree in a scientific or quality-related discipline

• Experience / knowledge in Cell Culture, aseptic techniques is highly desirable

• Outstanding organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving abilities to address and resolve challenges promptly.

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.