Senior Protein Characterization Specialist

1 week ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Lonza Full time
Job Description

A challenging role awaits a highly skilled Senior Protein Characterization Specialist at Lonza, where you will lead innovative protein characterisation methods and workflows to support biologics process development.

About Us

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. We value our people-owned careers and empower them to devise ideas that genuinely improve the world.

Key Accountabilities and Duties
  • Provide scientific leadership and direction within the team, overseeing study design, laboratory work, scientific review, coaching of junior scientists, project leadership & management, professional mentoring, technology scouting, and driving implementation of new technologies.
  • Evaluate and develop innovative protein characterisation methods and workflows to support biologics process development.
  • Perform technology scouting and drive the implementation of new technologies and software within the Lonza network.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • PhD Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent; Preferred area of study: Biochemistry/Biomanufacturing/Biotechnology.
  • Extensive industry experience (5+ years) in an analytical laboratory focused on MS method development and protein characterisation by mass spectrometry approaches.
  • Detailed knowledge and practical application of liquid chromatography (SEC, IEX, HILIC, HIC, RP, affinity), mass spectrometry (LC-MS, LC-MS/MS), other separation methods (icIEF, CE-SDS) for protein analysis, and QbD for method development.
Compensation Package

The estimated annual salary for this position is $120,000 - $150,000, depending on location and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.


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