Technologist 1

United Kingdom, Slough

Technologist 1 - Cell banking

Location: Slough, UK

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 R68680 Technologist 1 - Cell Banking position at Lonza AG offers an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class team in the heart of the life sciences industry. Our ambitious and new way ensures that we continuously compete and succeed in crafting meaningful solutions that help businesses help people. As part of our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of our cell banking operations, contributing to the flawless production of clinical products used globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cell culture using aseptic techniques to build and maintain cell banks, ensuring accuracy in batch records and log books.
• Perform aseptic operations, including revival, subculture, and pooling, along with cell counting and environmental monitoring.
• Manage routine laboratory maintenance tasks such as equipment checks, store management, and cleaning.
• Prepare stock solutions and media, followed by aseptic filtration.
• Coordinate inventory management of frozen vials in liquid nitrogen storage.
• Draft development reports and prepare testing and release documentation.
• Handle specific tasks like booking testing, arranging shipments, bank release, inventory management, facility/equipment management, and stock file creation and archiving.
• Keep up-to-date with cGMP and safety training requirements.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support the team and ensure smooth operations.
  
  

Key requirements:

• A degree or equivalent experience in Biology, Biotechnology, or a similar scientific area is required (BSc or equivalent experience preferred, MSc advantageous).
• Proven experience in cell culture techniques and aseptic operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and inventory management.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to work 7.5-hour days Monday to Friday, with additional weekend work approximately 1 in 5 weekends.
• Dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance in a cGMP clean room environment.
  
  

Join us at Lonza AG and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on millions of lives worldwide. Your contributions will help us continue to deliver outstanding products and services, ensuring our place at the forefront of the life sciences industry!

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.

Reference: R68911

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