Manufacturing Support Technician / Lab Technician 2

Manufacturing Support Technician

About the Role

We are looking for a Manufacturing Support Technician to join our Cell Therapy Manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the production of clinical and commercial cell therapy products by performing critical manufacturing support activities within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. You will help ensure cleanroom readiness, equipment operation, material availability, and compliant processing activities that contribute to delivering life-changing therapies to patients.

Workplace Policy: This is an on-site position working a 12-hour rotating day shift schedule (2-3-2 rotation).

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to contribute to the manufacture of innovative cell therapies that improve patients' lives.

• Hands-on experience working in a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

• Career development opportunities within a global leader in life sciences.

• Collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

MSP Fixed Copy

• Weekly payroll.

• Online time and attendance system.

• Dedicated support from your MSP Program Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support GMP manufacturing operations for clinical and commercial cell therapy products, including cryopreservation, filter integrity testing, and visual inspection activities.

• Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment to support routine production processes.

• Prepare, sterilize, and coordinate materials, components, and production records through autoclave operations.

• Maintain cleanroom readiness by stocking materials, organizing supplies, and supporting production set-up activities.

• Perform routine inventory management to ensure materials are available for manufacturing operations.

• Utilize GMP systems and manufacturing software to document activities and maintain compliance.

• Follow established safety, quality, and regulatory procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field is beneficial.

• Experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or regulated production environments preferred.

• Familiarity with GMP principles and documentation practices is advantageous.

• Ability to operate technical equipment and follow detailed procedures accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Flexibility to work a 12-hour rotating day shift schedule in an on-site manufacturing environment.

About Lonza

Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, our business has embraced innovation and kept pace with a fast-changing world for more than 125 years.

We are the CDMO that opened the door to a new era of medicine – one where breakthroughs could be produced at scale and made available around the world. Our contributions have led the way in drug approvals in our industry.

The therapies we help bring to life reach up to 100 million people each year, and we contribute to around one in every ten medicines that are newly approved by the FDA.

Political, regulatory, or economic disruption in one region doesn’t put the brakes on our business as our global network of 30+ sites across five continents provides resilience against global instability.

We are a community of big thinkers and bold doers. We focus on what matters, and together we make it happen. We are constantly pushing ourselves to make things better, never stopping until we make it right.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Lonza, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our employees, customers, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.