Laboratory Technician

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza are growing rapidly and are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the team in Slough.

This is an opportunity to kick start your career in the life sciences and biotechnology world. You will support a team of Technologists and Scientists in preparation of experiments, freezer cleans and maintenance of equipment in the labs.

This is a 100% lab based role and will require a proactive and energetic mindset. All we ask is that you have a passion for science and eagerness to learn and develop in a fast paced environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Completion of routine (daily and weekly) equipment calibration checks
• Generation of analytical buffers for laboratory methods and processes
• Technical review of buffers prepared within the team
• Laboratory consumables stock management - checking laboratory stock locations and points of use and listing items to be ordered.
• Ordering consumables from internal stores using the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Glassware and plastic ware cleaning, maintaining high levels of cleanliness and tidiness in the washroom environment
• Processing of laboratory deliveries, receipt, storage and notifications
• Cleaning and preparation of water baths according to GMP procedures
• Routine cleaning of Biological Safety Cabinets
• Execution of Chemical testing of water samples
• Completing housekeeping activities to maintain workplace standards
• Recording of all data and results in specified forms (electronic and paper) with accuracy and responsibility and keeping accurate records with GMP and Data Integrity principles in mind
• Assisting in all activities in laboratories supported by Site Laboratory Services as business requires

Key requirements:

• GCSE / A Levels in Science, Math and English
• Experience in a lab environment is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of basic lab based tasks
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
• Time management and organisational skills
• Proactive and positive mindset with the ability to adapt to a fast paced environment

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any 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 sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

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Reference: R52818