Biotechnologist I (Nights)

Manufacturing Associate

The location of this job is on site in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

This position is for the night shift from 7 PM - 7 AM, on a rotational schedule every other week:

• Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Saturday

• Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thursday

• Shift differentials are included for nights and weekends worked

• Initial 2-week training period may be day shift hours Mon-Fri

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins (API) under cGMP conditions. Level III associates are expected to be fully proficient in executing process recipes, following written procedures (SOPs), monitoring equipment and processes, independently performing laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity testing, product sampling, and conducting routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility and equipment and train other operators on these tasks. They are expected to demonstrate a significant knowledge of cGMP compliance and an in-depth understanding of process flow and be able to make decisions based on that experience. Experienced Level II & III Operators are able to troubleshoot routine and non-routine equipment events, initiate deviations, review batch records and logbooks.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• And much more!

Our full list of 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), troubleshooting issues and review documentation as appropriate.

• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of suite specific production activities and laboratory tasks such as bioreactor inoculation, chromatography column operation, product sampling, etc. and the scientific theory behind the operations. May train other associates on these tasks and theory.

• Administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, participating in projects, technical writing (deviations, document change forms, etc.).

• Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan.

• 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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• 2+ years GMP manufacturing experience preferred.

• Ability to wear appropriate PPE required.

• Proven logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

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.