Microbiology – QC Technologist
Location: Slough
Shift Pattern: Every Weekend is required for this role.
You will join our QC Microbiology team, where you will help ensure the quality and safety of our products through essential microbiological testing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on laboratory work and wants to contribute directly to the successful delivery of life‑changing therapies.
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.
Compensation programs that recognise high performance.
A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
What you will do:
Carry out microbiological testing to support product qualifications, routine testing and environmental monitoring.
Record and document results in line with all GMP and cGMP requirements.
Review data, identify concerns and communicate issues to QC management.
Maintain laboratory standards through housekeeping, equipment care and inventory checks.
Support media, reagent and method qualification activities.
Follow all relevant safety procedures when performing laboratory tasks.
Keep GMP training up to date and complete required learning on time.
What we are looking for:
BSc in a life science discipline or equivalent experience.
Practical experience in microbiological techniques.
Clear understanding of good documentation practices.
Ability to assess results, spot anomalies and escalate concerns.
Experience with routine laboratory maintenance and inventory control.
Strong awareness of safety and GMP expectations.
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 for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now
Skills Required
- BSc in a life science discipline or equivalent experience
- Practical experience in microbiological techniques
- Clear understanding of good documentation practices
- Ability to assess results, spot anomalies and escalate concerns
- Experience with routine laboratory maintenance and inventory control
- Strong awareness of safety and GMP expectations
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
