Manufacturing Associate Level 3 - Days at US02 Lonza Biologics Inc. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

The Manufacturing Associate Level III is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins (API) under cGMP conditions. Level III associates are expected to be fully proficient in executing process recipes, following written procedures (SOPs), monitoring equipment and processes, independently performing laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity testing, product sampling, and conducting routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility and equipment and train other operators on these tasks. They are expected to demonstrate a significant knowledge of cGMP compliance and an in-depth understanding of process flow and be able to make decisions based on that experience. Level III Operators are able to troubleshoot routine and non-routine equipment events, initiate deviations, review batch records and logbooks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes, including report production in written and electronic documents in accordance with good documentation procedures (GDPs), troubleshooting issues and review documentation as appropriate.




• Train other personnel on equipment operation, cGMPs, documentation, technical theory, or other tasks. Maintain individual training plan.




• Review documentation (batch records, SOPs, Logbooks) for completeness, clarity, accuracy and submit edits to documents for revision as required.




• Administrative tasks – leading shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, participating in projects.




• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data.




• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, and cGMP regulations.




• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent minimum; AS/BS preferred




• Preferred area of study:  Science related discipline




• Intermediate to Advanced level of experience in a manufacturing setting preferred




• Proven logic and decision making abilities, critical thinking skills




• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required




• 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.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility.  How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievement 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.