Lonza
Scientist - R&D Laboratory Services
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Scientist – R&D Laboratory Services
Are you a proactive lab professional eager to contribute to groundbreaking science pipelines? Join our R&D team in Slough to conduct key laboratory experiments and support life-changing manufacturing solutions on a 12-month contract.
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.
- Competitive hourly rate.
The hourly rate for this position in the United Kingdom is expected to range between £17.00 and £20.00. Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role-related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.
What you will do:
- Advance key scientific pipelines by conducting routine laboratory experiments and routine subcultures.
- Record, analyze, and document critical experimental data accurately according to SOPs.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and manage essential technical supplies to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Uphold the highest quality standards by adhering strictly to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and site Health & Safety protocols.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members across the site.
- Assist in R&D project planning and execution, driving efficiency across scientific workflows.
- Develop your professional scientific skills within a leading international healthcare CDMO environment.
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What we are looking for:
- Direct hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, particularly cell subculturing workflows.
- Demonstrated working knowledge and practical adherence to GLP standards and lab safety protocols.
- Strong digital capability, including proficiency in the MS Office suite for data recording and communication.
- Previous experience working within a Biotech, Pharma, or CDMO environment is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple experimental tasks effectively.
- Strong team player with professional fluency in English and proactive communication skills.
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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.
As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.
Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.
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