Lead Scientist, R&D

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

Are you a hard-working scientist looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment? Lonza AG is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Scientist to join our R&D department. This role is pivotal in developing automated cell culture platforms using deep well plates (DWP), ambr15, and ambr250 systems. At Lonza, we are committed to ongoing growth and encouraging a collaborative atmosphere where ambitious ideas thrive. Join us in our mission to deliver world-class solutions that genuinely improve lives!

Key responsibilities:

• Design, optimize, and implement small-scale cell culture platforms to support various research and development projects.
• Operate and maintain liquid handling systems and automation equipment to ensure efficient and accurate experimental workflows.
• Lead and participate in collaborative research projects, encouraging positive relationships and driving innovation.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to build and implement machine learning models in current cell culture platforms.
• Support and train junior scientists in automation methodologies.
• Engage in routine mammalian cell culture workflows involving media preparation, revival, and subculture as required for an experiment.
• Generate experimental results and review respective scientific documentation.
• Ensure lab procedures are adhered to and support safety assessments.
• Perform other lab duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• MSc or MEng in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioprocess, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with liquid handlers and automation systems; ambr250 experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of cell culture process development.
• Advanced background in mammalian cell culture.
• Proficient in Python for automation.
• Familiarity with machine learning modeling techniques is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate and compete in a fast-paced research environment.

If you are ready to take on an exceptionally exciting role and help us achieve flawless results, apply now and become a part of our world-class team!

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.