Biotechnologist I (Days)

Biotechnologist I (Days)

Portsmouth, NH

The actual location of this job is in Portsmouth, NH, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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.

Schedule:

• Shift: Rotational Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (repeating cycle)
• Weekend shifts include additional pay.

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:

• Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes, including
• clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) operations and report production
• in written and electronic documents in accordance with good manufacturing
• practice (GMPs) and good documentation procedures (GDPs), review
• documentation as appropriate.
• Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan.
• Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as monitor pH, conductivity, test product
• samples, etc.
• Perform material movements, transfer raw materials, chemicals into, out of,
• across the production areas.
• Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization,
• support 6S programs.
• Administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving
• emails, participating in projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent experience; AS/BS preferred.
• Preferred field of study: Science-related.
• Working experience in manufacturing; cGMP setting preferred, and/or some experience as an Associate Level I in the bio-pharma industry.
• Proven logic and decision-making abilities, with strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, reflecting a proven ability to collaborate and contribute effectively.
• The employee is living the cultural beliefs with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities. Is open to and actively seeks out feedback on their performance and translates that feedback into action.

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.