OT Systems Administrator Specialist - Laboratory Systems

OT Systems Administrator Specialist - Laboratory Systems

Slough, United Kingdom (with occasional travel to Cambridge)

The actual location of this role is in Slough, UK. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are available for eligible candidates and their families, if required.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in supporting and advancing operational technology (OT) systems that underpin laboratory and manufacturing environments. You will work at the intersection of OT and IT, science, and engineering—ensuring systems are compliant, reliable, and enable the delivery of high-quality data that supports life-changing therapies.

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 here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Provide operational support and system administration of a wide range of laboratory and manufacturing OT systems, ensuring secure access, performance, and compliance
• Maintain validated laboratory software systems, including upgrades, audit trail reviews, and vendor-supported activities
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and regulatory compliance across all core systems in line with GMP standards
• Support end users by troubleshooting complex technical issues, analysing data, and delivering effective solutions
• Contribute to system implementation and validation activities, including documentation, testing, and user acceptance
• Collaborate with global IT/OT teams and site stakeholders (Manufacturing, QC, Development) to align on system strategies and improvements
• Provide technical input into projects and emerging technologies, supporting continuous improvement and innovation across the site

What we are looking for

• Experience supporting OT (or IT systems with OT approach) within regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, or life sciences
• Strong knowledge of system administration, including Windows environments, Active Directory, and infrastructure support
• Familiarity with laboratory and manufacturing OT systems (e.g. chromatography or data management systems) or similar platforms
• Understanding of data integrity, validation, and compliance requirements (e.g. GMP/GxP)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline

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.