Cleaning Validation Intern

Lonza • Vacaville, CA

1d • $26 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

We are actively recruiting candidates to participate in our 2026 On-site Internship program. This position is 12 weeks in length and will immerse you in the culture and operations of Lonza Vacaville. The internship begins in May/June 2026 and ends in August 2026. Potential interns must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week throughout the summer. What you will get: The full-time hourly rate for this position is expected to range between $26 -$38. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. The role involves managing biotech manufacturing validation, streamlining document generation, executing validation documents, and overseeing project deliverables. It requires collaboration with engineering and stakeholders and presenting progress at staff meetings. The intern is not expected to be a subject matter expert for any aspect of the role, and it is expected that questions on tasks or issues will be raised by this individual when clarification or greater technical expertise is required. 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.

Requirements

• Completion of junior year (typically 90 credits) towards a B.S. degree Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) required
• Must currently be enrolled in BS or MS Academic Program
• Proactive, detail-oriented team player with strong communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to contribute as a team member
• Ability to organize, plan and execute projects
• Research skills and attention to detail
• All employees must practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Qualification/Validation and Regulatory requirements of commercial Biotechnology Manufacturing
• Develop proof of concept solutions to streamline lifecycle document generation
• Develop and execute validation lifecycle documents in the electronic validation system
• Manage project deliverables through review and approval processes and provide project status updates
• Collaborate with engineering sciences and technology groups and site stakeholders
• Summarization highlighting the deliverables and accomplishments and poster/oral presentation at staff/department meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern