Technologist, Cell Banking

Job Title: Technologist, Cell BankingLocation: SloughDay Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday with additional weekend working required (1 in 5 weekends).

The role: We have an opportunity for a Technologist to join our Cell Banking team in Slough. The role of the Technologist is to create and maintain cell banks of mammalian cell lines within a cGMP clean room environment. Cell banks are the starting material for the manufacture of clinical product at Lonza Biologics’ manufacturing sites worldwide. 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 do:

• Perform aseptic cell culture operations to establish and maintain GMP‑compliant cell banks, including revival, subculture, pooling, accurate batch record completion, logbook entry, cell counting, and environmental monitoring.
• Carry out routine laboratory maintenance, including equipment checks, stock management, and cleaning activities.
• Prepare stock solutions and culture media, followed by sterile filtration under aseptic conditions.
• Manage inventory of frozen cell vials stored in liquid nitrogen, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation.
• Produce development reports, testing documentation, and release packages in line with quality requirements.
• Support role‑specific responsibilities, such as booking tests, arranging shipments, coordinating bank releases, managing facility/equipment tasks, or creating and archiving stock files.
• Maintain current cGMP and safety training.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependant on role and location. The full list of our global benefits can be also found at https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What we are looking for:

• Degree in a scientific or quality-related discipline
• Experience/knowledge in Cell Culture, aseptic techniques is highly desirable
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong problem‑solving abilities to address and resolve challenges promptly

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