Biotechnologist I (Night - B Shift)

Lonza•Portsmouth, NH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Biotechnologist I â Downstream (2k Asset, Night Shift) Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA. Start your career in life sciences on our Night Shift (7 PM â 7 AM) as part of the 2k Downstream team. In this foundational role, you will be trained to perform the critical "purification" steps of medicine manufacturingâlearning how to take raw biological materials and refine them into high-purity life-saving treatments. What you will get Comprehensive Training: We provide the tools and mentorship to turn your curiosity into a specialized career in biotech. Night Shift Differential: Competitive pay increase for those working the 7 PM â 7 AM schedule. Agile Culture: A dynamic, fast-paced environment where every night brings new learning opportunities. Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match. Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits. What you will do Downstream Execution: Support the purification of therapeutic proteins using specialized equipment, including chromatography columns and filtration systems. Equipment Preparation: Set up, clean, and sterilize manufacturing equipment using Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) procedures to ensure a contamination-free process. Laboratory Tasks: Perform essential testing on product samples, including monitoring $extpH}$ and conductivity levels. Material Management: Safely move and prepare the buffers and chemicals required for the night's production run. Documentation: Learn and apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) by accurately recording data in real-time in accordance with cGMP regulations. Facility Care: Maintain a clean and organized production suite, supporting 6S standards to ensure a safe and efficient workplace. Team Collaboration: Work closely with your shift team and participate in shift handovers to ensure a seamless transition of the 2k production schedule. What we are looking for Schedule: Ability to work a rotating night shift (7 PM â 7 AM). Our rotation follows a predictable pattern: Work 2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off. This schedule ensures consistent time off and includes every other weekend. Early-Career Mindset: This is a foundational role. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, reliable, and excited to enter the biotechnology industry. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associateâs or Bachelorâs degree in a STEM field is a plus but not necessary for those with a strong desire to learn. Reliability: Ability to consistently work the 7 PM â 7 AM rotational night shift (which includes some weekends and holidays). Technical Aptitude: A mechanical curiosity and the ability to follow complex, step-by-step written instructions. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods and work in a cleanroom environment, which includes wearing specialized protective gowning. Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for reporting and team coordination. 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. Everyoneâs ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and thatâs 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. Ready to start your journey in life sciences? Apply now.

Requirements

Ability to work a rotating night shift (7 PM â 7 AM). Our rotation follows a predictable pattern: Work 2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off. This schedule ensures consistent time off and includes every other weekend.
This is a foundational role. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, reliable, and excited to enter the biotechnology industry.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to consistently work the 7 PM â 7 AM rotational night shift (which includes some weekends and holidays).
A mechanical curiosity and the ability to follow complex, step-by-step written instructions.
Ability to stand for long periods and work in a cleanroom environment, which includes wearing specialized protective gowning.
Good verbal and written communication skills for reporting and team coordination.

Nice To Haves

An Associateâs or Bachelorâs degree in a STEM field is a plus but not necessary for those with a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

Support the purification of therapeutic proteins using specialized equipment, including chromatography columns and filtration systems.
Set up, clean, and sterilize manufacturing equipment using Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) procedures to ensure a contamination-free process.
Perform essential testing on product samples, including monitoring $extpH}$ and conductivity levels.
Safely move and prepare the buffers and chemicals required for the night's production run.
Learn and apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) by accurately recording data in real-time in accordance with cGMP regulations.
Maintain a clean and organized production suite, supporting 6S standards to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
Work closely with your shift team and participate in shift handovers to ensure a seamless transition of the 2k production schedule.