Associate Principal Scientist

Job Title: Associate Principal Scientist – Protein Chemistry
Location: Slough, UK (Hybrid working possible)

The actual location of this job is in Slough, United Kingdom. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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. And 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.

As Associate Principal Scientist in Protein Chemistry, you will drive analytical innovation and lead high-value scientific projects within our Protein & Process Analytics R&D team. You will contribute to method development, complex data analysis, and cross-functional collaborations that directly impact biologics process development and product quality.

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 dependent on role and location
The full list of our global benefits can be found at Lonza Careers Benefits.

What you will do:
● Provide oversight and execute scientific activities, including study design, laboratory work, coaching of junior scientists, project management, and technology scouting.
● Develop and evaluate innovative Protein Chemistry methods to support biologics process development.
● Lead implementation of high-throughput assays, automation, and integration within the Lonza network.
● Provide scientific leadership within the team and collaborate across Bio R&D to maximize impact.
● Engage in external collaborations and disseminate results via publications and conferences.
● Act as Protein Chemistry analytical lead on multiple collaborative projects, guiding analytical discussions and supporting project decision-making.

What we are looking for:
● PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomanufacturing, or related field.
● Extensive industry experience (Post-PhD 6+ years or Master’s 10+ years) in analytical Protein Chemistry.
● Expertise in chromatography (SEC, IEX, HIC, HILIC, RP, affinity), mass spectrometry (LC-MS, LC-MS/MS), and other protein separation methods (icIEF, CE-SDS).
● Hands-on experience with advanced MS instrumentation (Orbitrap, Q-TOF, Triple Quadrupole, MALDI-TOF).
● Proficiency in MS data analysis software (Xcalibur, MassHunter, Protein Metrics, Skyline, BioPharma Finder, PEAKS, Byos).
● Proven track record of publications/patent filings in Protein Chemistry.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and deliver projects within a matrix organization.

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All 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.