Manufacturing Associate (Nights)
About The Position
Biotechnologist I (B Shift Nights) Location: The location of this job is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 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. Check out this video about what a career at our Portsmouth NH facility could look like for you: Your Career with Lonza in Portsmouth, NH - YouTube Shift Schedule: The shift schedule is from 7pm-7am, on a rotational schedule every other week: Week 1: M/T/F/SAT Week 2: SUN/W/TH Shift differentials are included for weekends and nights worked Initial 2-week training period on day shift Monday-Friday upon hire for new hires The Biotechnologist I is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins (API) under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) conditions. Level I associates are expected to execute process recipes, follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitor equipment and processes, independently perform laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity testing, product sampling, and conduct routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility and equipment. They are expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of cGMP compliance while operating under supervision, and aseptic technique in handling of products and materials. Level II Operators may also be asked to troubleshoot 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. The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; AS/BS preferred in a science-related discipline
- Working experience in manufacturing; cGMP setting preferred
- Proven logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Ability to wear appropriate PPE throughout the shift.
Responsibilities
- 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 documentation procedures (GDPs), troubleshooting issues and review documentation as appropriate.
- Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain 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, support 6S programs.
- Administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, participating in projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
