Manufacturing Associate 1 (Nights) at Lonza Inc. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Biotechnologist 1 (Nights)

At Lonza AG, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic Biotechnologist 1 (Nights) to join our team in New Hampshire, USA! This role provides the outstanding chance to support a global leader in life sciences, working within a collaborative and ambitious environment. We empower our employees to succeed and build positive impacts, improving their careers while contributing to the improvement of the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment, monitor production processes, and document production activities following GDPs.




• Troubleshoot issues and review documentation as appropriate to ensure flawless operations.




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




• Demonstrate proficiency at laboratory tasks, such as monitoring pH, conductivity, product sampling, etc.




• Perform material movements, transfer materials and chemicals in, out, and across the production areas.




• Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization, supporting 6S programs to ensure a world-class environment.




• Participate in administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, and engaging in projects.




• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating a dedication to the team’s success and overall operational excellence.

Key Requirements:

• 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.

An outstanding night shift schedule from 7pm-7am, rotating every other week, allows you to join our motivated team. We offer shift differentials for weekend and night work to recognize our dedicated staff.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.