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Job type full-time
Full job description
Today, lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continentsWhile we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do itOur greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help peopleIn exchange, we let our people own their careersTheir ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the worldAnd that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Lonza walkersville is hiring a senior scientistThis individual is part of a team that is developing novel cell culture media, building on lonza’s expertise in the areas of cell therapy and cell culture processesThe scientist should be able to independently define and execute r&d projects with minimal supervisionThis is a hands-on research job (75% lab based) where the scientist will be responsible for defining project targets, designing and executing experiments, analyzing data and drawing conclusions/next steps.
Key responsibilities:
Define, plan and successfully execute of r&d projects against aggressive timelines.
Investigate and clearly articulate the value proposition of assigned projects.
Be up to date on the latest research in the assigned project’s field.
Define project targets in close collaboration with a wider lonza team which is working on a variety of cell culture media.
Develop sound project and experimental plans proactively seeking input from technical stakeholdersTranslate plans to aggressive but achievable timelines while proactively managing technical and timeline risks.
Persevere to identify and remove roadblocks to timely and successful delivery with management support.
Independently and objectively analyze experimental data, organize technical reviews to communicate progress and findings within the lonza technical and commercial teams and present progress to senior managementAnalysis includes drawing conclusions within the wider group context, hypothesizing mechanistic explanations of observed results, and proposing next steps.
Develop strong collaborative working relationships within the wider r&d groupActively solicit technical input and conversely provide input into other projects to generate discussion and a sense of shared success.
Write and revise technical documents, maintain accurate and up to date records, including appropriate lab notebook recordings, lab sops, test protocols and reports.
Manage external academic and industry collaborations as needed.
Train new hires, interns, and collaborators (both internal and external) on relevant technologies and platform.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Key requirements:
Knowledge/experience
5-10 years of experience in bench research in biotech industry
Education and experience:
Degree in a relevant area (virology, molecular biology, biology).
Phd with up to 10 years of experience in the life science industry.
Required:
Cell biology, virology, and basic biochemistry; experience with a variety of cell culture systems (adherent and suspension, bioreactor operation) and virus production (aav, lenti, baculovirus, etc.)
Media chemistry
Strongly preferred:
Virus production, manipulation
Cell culture media development
Data analysis/statistics
Desirable:
Plasmid engineering
Metabolomics
Skills required:
Media chemistry
Aseptic technique / work with bsc level 2
Mammalian and insect cell culture
Excellent oral/written/presentation communication skills; strong work ethic; delegating skills; leadership skills; ability to perform in a team setting
Qpcr, ddpcr
Strongly preferred:
Facs
Elisa
Fluorescent microscopy
Metabolomics
Design of experiment
Desirable:
Assay development (detection assays, functional assays)
Bioreactors (str, ambr, wave)
Molecular biology
Every day, lonza`s products and services have a positive impact on millions of peopleFor us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibilityHow we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselvesAt lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environmentAny success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciencesIn return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the worldThe satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
