Manufacturing Associate Level 1 (Nights)

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 dedicated people working together, coming up with ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, truly improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of!

The night shift schedule is from 7pm-7am, on a rotational schedule every other week:

• Week 1: M/T/F/SAT/SUN

• Week 2: W/TH

• Shift differentials are included for weekends and nights worked
   

The Manufacturing Associate I is in charge of producing therapeutic proteins (API) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) conditions. Level I associates are encouraged to complete process recipes, adhere to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), supervise equipment and processes, independently carry out laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity testing, product sampling, and perform regular sanitization tasks to uphold facility and equipment cleanliness. They are encouraged to showcase a solid grasp of cGMP compliance while working under supervision, and aseptic technique in product and material handling.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Operate equipment, supervise production processes, clean-in-place (CIP), steam-in-place (SIP), report in written/electronic documents following good documentation procedures (GDPs).

• Troubleshoot production issues, ensuring detailed operation and minimal downtime

• Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan

• Show strength at laboratory tasks, such as monitoring pH, conductivity, product sampling, and sanitization

• Perform material movements, transfer materials and chemicals in, out, and across the production areas

• Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization, supporting 6S programs

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

Key Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; AS/BS preferred

• Preferred area of study: Science-related field

• Working experience in manufacturing; cGMP setting preferred, and/or some experience as an Associate Level I in bio-pharma industry

• Confirmed logic and decision making abilities, critical thinking skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required

• The employee adopts cultural beliefs, adapts to business changes, seeks feedback, and acts on it.
   

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 happiness that comes with improving lives all around the world. The happiness that comes with making an important 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.