Manufacturing Associate Level 1

Manufacturing Associate I

Ready to start your manufacturing career in life sciences with an industry leader? Join our team in Walkersville, MD as a Manufacturing Associate I (Endotoxin) where you will begin in kitting and labeling before growing into high-impact aseptic manufacturing roles!

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Pay differentials for gown qualification and 3rd shift eligibility.

• Competitive hourly rate

The hourly rate for this position is expected to range between $24 - $26.

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

What you will do:

• Play a direct role in producing critical LAL products that safeguard medicine safety globally.

• Collaborate with Endotoxin Operations and cross-functional Quality teams.

• Begin in the kitting and labeling department, packaging and labeling 2–30mL vials.

• Perform product inspections, component kitting, and final kit packaging of finished goods.

• Set up and operate production equipment in LAL filling, finishing, and cleanroom areas.

• Execute SAP transactions (COR2, COR3, COR6, MIGO, MB1A, LB01, LS26) accurately.

• Advance into higher-level aseptic processing (ISO 5 cleanroom operations) and leadership/shift opportunities over time.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma/GED required; Associate's degree in Science preferred.

• 1 year of experience with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) or cGMP regulated environments preferred.

• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and cleanroom or laboratory protocols.

• Strong attention to detail with ability to complete production records with minimal errors.

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines (6S).

• Willingness to complete cleanroom/finishing general training and qualify for gowning.

• Ability to work standard hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) with flexibility for overtime or shift transitions.

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.