Lead Scientist, R&D

Lead Scientist, R&D

Lonza

Slough, United Kingdom

Key responsibilities:

• Design, optimize, and implement small-scale cell culture platforms using deep well plates (DWP or equivalent experience) to support various research and development projects.
• Lead and participate in collaborative research projects with academic institutions, encouraging positive relationships and driving innovation.
• Operate and maintain liquid handling systems and automation equipment to ensure efficient and accurate experimental workflows.
• Engage in routine mammalian cell culture workflows involving media preparation, revival, and subculture as required for experiments.
• Prepare and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Generate experimental results and review respective scientific documentation.
• Ensure lab procedures are strictly adhered to and support safety assessments.
• Perform other lab duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience with small-scale cell culture platforms using deep well plates.
• Deep understanding of CHO cell physiology and systems biology approach, particularly with respect to Omics and pathway analysis.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain liquid handling systems and automation equipment (Hamilton or Tecan preferred).
• Outstanding skills in preparing and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with high-throughput workflows, CHO cell bioprocessing, cell culture, monoclonal antibody, and biologics.
• Desired but not necessary: familiarity with Python.
• Candidates with a PhD or equivalent experience in CHO cell bioprocessing research are encouraged to apply.

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