Biology Research Assistant jobs

Join our R&D Laboratory Services team in Slough to deliver vital mammalian cell culture, recombinant protein production, and bioreactor operations that directly enable the development of innovative, life-saving biopharmaceuticals on a 12-month contract.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

The hourly rate for this position in the United Kingdom is expected to range between £17.00 and £20.00. Initial salary placement within this range will be determined based on role‑related factors such as experience, qualifications, and expected contribution.

What you will do:

• Conduct routine upstream bioprocess experiments strictly following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Perform daily aseptic CHO mammalian cell culture passaging, media preparation, and cell viability tracking.

• Set up, inoculate, sample, and monitor bench-scale automated bioreactor runs (ambr15, ambr250) for recombinant protein production.

• Record, analyze, and document experimental data accurately using MS Office and digital laboratory tools.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, assist with instrument calibrations, and manage technical reagent and consumable inventory.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members across R&D and Manufacturing pipelines.

• Adhere strictly to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards and site Health & Safety guidelines.

What we are looking for:

• Direct hands-on experience with CHO mammalian cell culture maintenance and aseptic handling techniques.

• Demonstrated experience working with recombinant proteins or monoclonal antibodies in a laboratory environment.

• Practical operational experience with bench-scale bioreactors (such as ambr15, ambr250, or similar bioreactor platforms).

• Proven ability to perform experimental workflows to GLP standards and follow SOPs accurately.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and scientific data logging.

• Background in a Biotech, Pharma, or CDMO environment is highly desirable.

• Proactive work ethic with strong collaborative and multi-tasking abilities.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.