Lonza MSP US
Manufacturing Biotechnologist 1
Manufacturing Biotechnologist 1
Join our biomanufacturing team in Portsmouth, NH, where you will directly contribute to producing life-saving therapeutic proteins and active pharmaceutical ingredients in a cutting-edge facility.
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.
Competitive hourly rate.
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
What you will do:
Directly support the manufacture of life-changing therapeutic proteins (API) under strict cGMP conditions.
Collaborate closely with assigned manufacturing shift teams, supervisors, and area managers to maintain smooth production flow.
Set up, operate, and monitor upstream and downstream production equipment, including automated clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) cycles.
Execute batch records and accurately log production data in real time using Good Documentation Practices (GDP) across written and electronic systems.
Perform routine in-process laboratory testing, including pH verification, conductivity checks, and product sampling.
Execute safe material transfers across production suites and maintain cleanroom integrity through routine sanitization and 6S standards.
Build your technical foundation through structured qualification plans, preparing you for progressive operational and leadership growth in biomanufacturing.
What we are looking for:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline is preferred.
0–4 years of experience within manufacturing, bioprocessing, cleanroom, or regulated laboratory environments.
Solid foundational understanding of, or strong desire to learn, cGMP guidelines, GDP standards, and aseptic techniques.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to ensure accurate handoffs during shift exchanges.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including gowning for cleanrooms, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Flexibility to work a rotating schedule (days or nights) totaling 40 hours per week.
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.