Lab Technician

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.

Become an essential part of a world-class team at Lonza AG as a Lab Technician in Greenwood, SC, USA! This outstanding opportunity allows you to support critical R&D functions, formulation development, and testing. Join us in our ambitious mission to improve lives through science.

• Assist in the preparation, formulation, and testing of prototypes.
• Conduct stability, stress, and compatibility studies to support product development.
• Participate in investigations of formulation issues, identifying potential causes and solutions.
• Record and analyze test data for research and reporting purposes.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, equipment calibration, and inventory organization to ensure efficient operations.
• Manage raw material inventory, ensuring materials are always stocked and available for development needs.
• Coordinate lab ordering and supply stocking, ensuring that all necessary materials and consumables are maintained at appropriate levels.
• Follow safety procedures and quality regulations (e.g., GMP, FDA, ISO).
• Keep lab notebooks, raw material inventory records, reports, and documentation accurate and up to date.
• Foster a strong team environment by ensuring clear communication and collaboration with all collaborators in lab operations.
• Work with R&D scientists, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to assist with trials and production scale-up.
• Support troubleshooting formulation challenges by contributing observations and data from lab tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues through effective communication, proactive actions, and a positive attitude.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Nutrition, or related subject area) required. Technical training or laboratory experience is a plus.
• 1+ years of laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with lab inventory management, ordering, and supply tracking is a plus.
• Understanding of basic lab techniques, measuring equipment, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in adhering to guidelines, accurately recording data, and upholding lab organization.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach to foster a positive work environment.

Join Lonza AG and successfully implement your skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Your contributions will help drive our outstanding team and achieve flawless results!

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.