Manufacturing Associate Level 1

Manufacturing Associate – Vacaville, CA

This role is primarily based on site in Vacaville, CA. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Produce innovative bio-therapeutic medicines by directly interfacing with highly automated cGMP production systems and controls.

• Operate, clean, and sterilize fixed vessel systems, tank systems, filtration units, and column chromatography equipment for Upstream or Downstream manufacturing.

• Exhibit detail-oriented documentation skills to ensure Right-First-Time operations across paper tickets, labels, and digital systems.

• Prepare materials, perform seed train or buffer preparation operations, and safely dispense/aliquot hazardous components.

• Comply strictly with cGMP regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines in a cleanroom environment.

• Escalate process issues promptly to cross-functional team members to maintain continuous production flow.

• Actively foster safe work practices and immediately report any safety or environmental incidents, near misses, or operational suggestions.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED required; advanced college coursework, technical degrees, or certifications are highly preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on operational discipline (we strongly welcome candidates from structured, high-pace backgrounds like quick-service operations or military service).

• Strict adherence to compliance, SOPs, and established protocols without improvising under complex conditions.

• High level of resilience, adaptability, and effective communication skills within a fast-paced team setting.

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including standing/walking for up to 90% of shift, climbing stairs, lifting up to 40 lbs, and wearing required cleanroom gowning/PPE.

• Full availability to work the designated Back Days shift (Thurs–Sat, every other Weds, 06:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and complete the mandatory 2-week initial day training schedule (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.