Lead Scientist - Protein and Process Analytics

Lead Scientist - Protein and Process Analytics

Lonza

Slough, United Kingdom

What you will do

• Provide technical support and operational oversight for automated laboratory platforms used across multiple scientific teams.
• Ensure reliable day-to-day operation of automation systems through troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and coordination of maintenance activities.
• Execute and support routine analytical workflows, including plate-based impurity assays such as ELISA, delivering high-quality and reproducible data.
• Perform and support protein purification workflows that enable downstream analytical and development activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing robustness, throughput, efficiency, and reproducibility of laboratory workflows.
• Collaborate closely with scientists, group leaders, and stakeholders across Protein and Process Analytics to support project delivery and operational excellence.
• Act as a key technical point of contact, sharing knowledge, resolving issues, and contributing to best practices across the team.

What we are looking for

• MSc in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomanufacturing, or a related scientific discipline; PhD preferred.
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience within an analytical, bioprocess, or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Experience working with laboratory automation platforms and/or liquid handling systems.
• Knowledge of plate-based analytical assays, such as ELISA or related techniques.
• Experience with, or exposure to, protein purification workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical and operational challenges effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.