Associate Principal Scientist R&D
Lonza
Date: 1 day ago
City: Slough
Contract type: Full time

United Kingdom, 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
As an Associate Principal Scientist at Lonza AG, you will lead scientific breakthroughs and drive innovative research to enhance lives through outstanding investigations. Situated in Slough, UK, you will play a vital role in our Protein and Peptide Analytics (PPA) R&D team, applying your expertise in protein interaction measurements to advance our projects. Your responsibilities include independent and team-based research, guaranteeing precise analytical project delivery and supporting our top-tier scientific direction.
Your work will not only advance our technical capabilities but also encourage and mentor junior scientists within the team. Your expertise in quantifying antigen interactions for biopharmaceutical using diverse analytical methods is crucial!
Key Responsibilities
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.
Reference: R70217
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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
As an Associate Principal Scientist at Lonza AG, you will lead scientific breakthroughs and drive innovative research to enhance lives through outstanding investigations. Situated in Slough, UK, you will play a vital role in our Protein and Peptide Analytics (PPA) R&D team, applying your expertise in protein interaction measurements to advance our projects. Your responsibilities include independent and team-based research, guaranteeing precise analytical project delivery and supporting our top-tier scientific direction.
Your work will not only advance our technical capabilities but also encourage and mentor junior scientists within the team. Your expertise in quantifying antigen interactions for biopharmaceutical using diverse analytical methods is crucial!
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and complete scientific activities including study development, method creation, laboratory tasks, scientific evaluation, mentoring of junior scientists, project oversight, and technology exploration.
- Evaluate and develop innovative protein interaction workflows to support biologics process development and drive innovation.
- Perform a range of analyses using SPR, ELISA, and related methods for the characterisation of proteins and their relevant post-translational modifications (PTMs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs).
- Analyse and interpret complex data, presenting findings to internal collaborators to inform project decisions.
- Take charge of scientific leadership within the team, facilitating collaboration across the Bio R&D department to align alliances and impact.
- Act as a Protein Interaction Subject Matter Expert (SME) in multiple collaborative projects, guiding analytical discussions, translating data into project context, and supporting decision-making processes.
- Degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences or a related field, with a preferred focus on Biochemistry, Biomanufacturing, or Biotechnology.
- Extensive practical experience in an analytical laboratory with a focus on protein analysis.
- In-depth knowledge and practical expertise in SPR/ELISA for protein characterisation, including related hardware and software.
- Attitude towards innovation in the biologics field, with a keen interest in research and excellent scientific writing abilities.
- Robust foundation in proven analytical methods within the industry, with knowledge of innovative technologies and their applications in biotherapeutic characterisation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence collaborators in a scientific capacity and accomplish technical projects within a matrix organisation.
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.
Reference: R70217
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