Diagnostics Technician, Specialty Polymer (12hr Days)

Greenwood, South Carolina
 

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.

As a Diagnostics Technician within our Vcaps Plus team, you will help ensure product quality and smooth manufacturing operations. You will play a key role in supporting capsule production, quality checks, and safe, reliable processes.

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 found at https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Manage feed tank changes to ensure a continuous supply of materials for capsule manufacturing.

• Perform in‑process quality checks and make disposition decisions following procedures.

• Measure, verify, and record capsule weights and dimensions during production.

• Conduct routine capsule sampling and metal detector checks to support product safety.

• Enter inventory and quality data using handheld devices and electronic systems.

• Monitor production systems and respond to alarms or deviations promptly.

• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas to maintain high standards.

What we are looking for:

• A high school diploma or GED.

• At least one year of relevant experience in hard capsule manufacturing.

• Ability to use precision measurement tools accurately.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to use step ladders safely.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs.

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.