Manufacturing Project Associate II

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.

The Manufacturing Project Associate II is an intermediate-level position for an individual with foundational technical manufacturing or quality knowledge and proven project experience. You will serve as the Manufacturing representative on critical cross-functional teams (including MSAT, QA, Engineering, and Validation) to drive site and department goals. This hands-on role requires you to work independently to manage projects from concept to completion, focusing on continuous improvement, quality initiatives, and direct support for manufacturing operations.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (On-Site)

What will you get?

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and more

Key Responsibilities

• Project Ownership: Manage and own small to large-scope projects from concept to completion, including scope development, assignment, monitoring, and controlling deliverables, with limited supervision.

• Cross-Functional Representation: Act as the primary Manufacturing liaison on cross-functional teams for interdepartmental readiness, continuous improvement, and quality initiatives.

• Customer Interaction: Serve as the Manufacturing representative during Joint Project Team (JPT) meetings and participate in pre-campaign activities, requiring direct customer interaction.

• Technical Support & Analysis: Maintain and develop technical knowledge on manufacturing equipment and customer processes. Support technical analysis on equipment and processes using PI data, batch record review, and suite GEMBAs.

• Quality System Execution: Own and drive the completion of key quality records, including CAPA actions, Out of Tolerance (OTNs), particulate investigations, and Lab Investigation Reports (LIRs).

• Documentation & Compliance: Review, create, approve, and own Manufacturing documents, including Work Instructions, SOPs, and Batch Records. Support leads in Tech Transfer activities and departmental readiness.

• Equipment & Process Change: Own and complete Change Requests to support project completion, and provide training support for the execution of new or changed manufacturing process operations.

• Continuous Improvement: Investigate and take ownership of improvement opportunities identified during run execution, and support the management and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field is preferred.

• Experience: Proven experience in a technical manufacturing, quality, or related GMP environment, with demonstrated success in managing projects from initiation to closure.

• Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Must have strong technical aptitude for understanding equipment, processes, and data analysis.

• Communication & Quality: Excellent communication skills required for cross-functional collaboration and direct customer interaction. Proficiency in owning and executing core quality records (e.g., CAPAs).

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.