Lead Technician, Diagnostics

Location: Greenwood, SC

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.

Based at our Greenwood, SC site you will lead troubleshooting and process control for capsule manufacturing, ensuring quality, safety, and on‑time delivery. You’ll collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement.

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.
• Explore our global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Monitor process trends and respond quickly to maintain quality and throughput.
• Investigate and resolve root causes across process, materials, or equipment.
• Troubleshoot capsule equipment such as HGC, Vcaps Plus, Borsor, Unisor, and ILD‑iBox.
• Review processes daily for compliance with procedures and GMP requirements.
• Reduce waste and strengthen safety through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with accurate documentation.
• Serve as backup for key roles, including Control Room and Shift Leader; work on‑site 12‑hour shifts as scheduled.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years in capsule manufacturing as a QMA or mechanic.
• Working knowledge of capsule equipment and process control; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software tools.
• Strong communication skills; make sound decisions under pressure; collaborate across levels.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; reasonable accommodations may be available.
• Able to score 100 or below on a color‑vision test for inspection tasks.

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.