Production Associate

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Be at the cutting-edge of innovation and technology and make a difference from day one. In a role at Lonza as a Manufacturing Associate, you could help positively impact people’s lives all around the world.

See Pharma from new angles, experience new opportunities, and work in a dynamic culture. At our global hub in Portsmouth, NH, you’ll be surrounded by the best minds in the business making a meaningful difference for millions.

Check out more about what a life at Lonza in Portsmouth, NH could look like for you.

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 you to be part of.

Shift Schedule: From 7pm-7am on a rotating schedule each week:

• Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun
• Week 2: Wed, Thurs
• Shift differentials are included for weekends worked
• 8 Hours of overtime built into your schedule each week

What you’ll get:

• Initial two-week training period on day shift Monday-Friday upon hire
• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location

What you’ll do:

• Provide a safe, controlled work environment in all areas of expertise. Be aware of the site safety objectives and make sure they are communicated and understood.
• Work with customer subject matter experts to transfer in and maintain customers' processes in the production facility.
• Provide effective training for manufacturing staff related to any new equipment or systems to be used in Cell Therapy (CT).
• Collaborate with the CT Manufacturing Leadership team to incorporate process and operational improvements.
• Support building and establishing the manufacturing team.
• Author, review, and approve documentation.

What we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent minimum with an AS/BS preferred
• Preferred area of study: Science related discipline, degrees in Genetics are relevant.
• Prior work experience in a cleanroom, laboratory, or another sterile setting is preferred.
• Prior experience with Aseptic Techniques and gowning procedures is preferred.
• Working experience in manufacturing; cGMP setting preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience within the Cell and Gene Therapy field.
• Able to follow documentation procedures for day-to-day tasks in a regulated industry
• Proven logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Reference: R62763