Aseptic Training Specialist (First Shift)

Aseptic Training Specialist – Cell Therapy

Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA.

Schedule: Day Shift, 4-Day, 10-hour shift (0600 – 1530).

Specific days to be confirmed by the Hiring Manager.

We are seeking a high-performing internal candidate to join our leadership fabric in Portsmouth, NH, as an Aseptic Training Specialist. This strategic "step-up" role is responsible for the technical mentorship of our manufacturing teams, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure all personnel are masters of the aseptic craft. The ideal candidate must be a recognized role model for aseptic behavior, possess a passion for coaching, and be committed to driving a "Quality First" culture across the Cell Therapy asset.

What will you get?

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Professional Upgrade: Transition from technical execution to a strategic mentorship and site-leadership role.

• Strategic Schedule: A 4-day week that allows you to beat the morning rush and enjoy three consistent days off.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as PTO and more

  Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do:

• Aseptic Certification & Training: Administer and lead the aseptic behavior certification program for all employees entering manufacturing environments, including facilities and cleaning staff.

• Shop-Floor Coaching: Conduct regular GEMBA walks and real-time observations to reinforce correct gowning and aseptic techniques among the production teams.

• Hands-on Mentorship: Act as the primary hands-on trainer inside classified/aseptic manufacturing areas, transitioning complex theory into flawless floor execution.

• Process Monitoring: Monitor Aseptic Process Simulations (APS) and commercial runs to identify training gaps and continuously improve existing methodologies.

• Curriculum Development: Act as the Asset’s POC for consulting on curriculum development for new roles, OJT materials, and cross-asset training projects.

• Investigation Support: Provide "Human Factor" expertise during microbial deviation investigations, assisting in the development of action plans to improve team technique.

• Regulatory & Audit Support: Serve as a technical SME during regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA) and maintain an elite knowledge of emerging cGMP aseptic standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Proven technical mastery in Grade B cleanroom environments and a flawless personal record of aseptic interventions.

• Leadership Traits: Recognized by peers as an "Aseptic Role Model" with the courage to provide honest, constructive feedback to drive behavioral change.

• Coaching Ability: A natural passion for teaching and the ability to mentor others in a way that fosters excellence rather than policing.

• Integrity: A deep, uncompromising commitment to the GMP mindset and the promotion of a site-wide Quality Culture.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; AS/BS in Science-related fields is preferred.

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.