Senior Biotechnologist (Days - B Shift)

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.

Join our brand-new manufacturing suite in New Hampshire and play a pivotal role as a Senior Biotechnologist on our 2K Bioreactor team. You will serve as a subject matter expert, responsible for executing and optimizing complex biomanufacturing processes under strict cGMP conditions. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to lead daily operations, mentor a team of dedicated technicians, and be instrumental in the development of life-changing biotechnological products.

• Rotational: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (repeat)

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Weekend shifts include additional pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Execution & Optimization: Lead the execution of all manufacturing processes, including fermentation, and continuously identify opportunities for optimization, ensuring flawless adherence to cGMP conditions.

• Equipment Operations: Strictly monitor and operate a variety of bioprocessing equipment, including bioreactors, maintaining the highest standards of performance and safety.

• Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving: Tackle complex and non-routine equipment issues, initiating deviations and providing detailed analysis to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Training & Mentorship: Train and mentor other technicians, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment while ensuring a high level of proficiency in technical and compliance procedures.

• Quality & Documentation: Review and assess batch records and logbooks for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, ensuring documentation excellence and submitting necessary revisions.

• Independent Tasks & Administration: Independently perform laboratory tasks, including pH and conductivity testing and routine sanitization, and lead administrative tasks such as shift exchanges and project participation.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent experience; an AS/BS in a science-related field is preferred.

• Extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, with proven logic, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Experience with large-scale fermentation is highly preferred.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing business priorities and a proactive approach to seeking feedback for continuous improvement.

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.