Senior Scientist in Life Sciences

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Lonza Full time
Life Sciences Opportunity

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. We are seeking a highly skilled Molecular Biologist - Cell Line Development to join our team. As a Senior Scientist, you will play a key role in the execution of research projects/studies supporting the improvement of Lonza's technology or process development.

About the Role

This is an 80-90% lab-based role that involves participation in projects centered around improved expression and product quality of biologics like standard monoclonal antibodies as well as new molecular formats. You will gain experience working with innovative instruments including automated liquid handlers and custom workflows for cell line development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's/Master's degree with prior experience in cell line development/vector engineering preferably in the mammalian context. Experience with standard molecular biology techniques such as vector designing, plasmid prep, cloning- Golden Gate Assembly, Gibson Cloning or equivalent etc is essential.

You will work closely with our team to plan experiments within well-defined project scopes and timelines. This includes collating, analyzing, evaluating, and signing off data to produce good-quality information and records. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring clean and health & safety compliant working conditions in laboratories.

Salary Information

The estimated salary for this position is £45,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience. Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term contract position and candidates must be able to start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities
  • Planning of experiments within well-defined project scopes and timelines
  • Collate, analyse, evaluate and sign off data to produce good-quality information and records
  • Vector designing and cloning to generate new plasmid expression systems for more efficient expression
  • Testing of novel plasmid systems in a transient and stable context including high-level expression of complex biological molecules in fed-batch experiments
  • Working in teams and communicating scientific data in meetings.
  • Ensuring clean and health & safety compliant working conditions in laboratories


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