Lab Automation Scientist
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Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
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Description
United Kingdom, Slough
Title: Lab Automation Specialist
Location: Slough
We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Automation Scientist to drive the implementation, optimisation, and support of laboratory automation systems across our biopharma R&D and development workflows. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with laboratory robotics and instrumentation, method scripting, and integration with digital systems such as Electronic Lab notebooks (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and data platforms.
The position necessitates expertise in multiple commercially accessible automation equipment, liquid handling systems, coupled with significant biotech and wet lab experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZaXzPKWEv0&list=PLh3u2rKfWyIfXC2d2O3enUrpMjjJ7DO_x&index=18
What You Will Get
Title: Lab Automation Specialist
Location: Slough
We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Automation Scientist to drive the implementation, optimisation, and support of laboratory automation systems across our biopharma R&D and development workflows. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with laboratory robotics and instrumentation, method scripting, and integration with digital systems such as Electronic Lab notebooks (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and data platforms.
The position necessitates expertise in multiple commercially accessible automation equipment, liquid handling systems, coupled with significant biotech and wet lab experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZaXzPKWEv0&list=PLh3u2rKfWyIfXC2d2O3enUrpMjjJ7DO_x&index=18
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 .
Key responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and validate automated workflows for key assays, processes and screening campaigns mostly on liquid handlers I the field on cell culture process development and analytics.
- Program and maintain lab automation platforms in addition to troubleshooting equipment failures and coordinating with vendors for maintenance and service.
- Collaborate closely with laboratory scientists, bioinformaticians, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand their challenges and needs, and to propose or implement appropriate solutions.
- Support scale-up and tech transfer of automated workflows to operational areas or QC environments outside of R&D when needed.
- Supervise the installation, validation, and qualification of equipment to ensure performance meets standards.
- Participate in required Lonza training programs.
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with experience in lab automation within the biotech/pharma industry
- Demonstrated proficiency in programming and developing at least one of the following laboratory automation software/hardware and liquid handlers: Hamilton Star, Tecan Proficient/Evo, Biomek i series, Agilent Bravo
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.
Reference: R74317
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