Biotechnologist 1(Nights)

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Associate I to join our Cell Therapy manufacturing team in Portsmouth, NH. In this entry‑level role you will help support manufacturing operations in a safe, compliant, and controlled environment, working alongside experienced colleagues on production activities, technical transfers, equipment readiness, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations in compliance with safety, quality, and cGMP requirements.
• Perform cleaning activities and help ensure manufacturing spaces are inspection‑ready.
• Complete training in safety, gowning, material movement, environmental monitoring, and manufacturing processes.
• Support technical transfer activities, including training runs, engineering runs, and process readiness activities.
• Assist with the creation, review, and updating of manufacturing documentation.
• Learn and support customer manufacturing processes transferred into the Portsmouth facility.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, and other teams to support project milestones.

Requirements

• Experience in a GMP, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic understanding of cGMP principles and cleanroom operations is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field is preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Curiosity with a willingness to learn and understand processes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance‑based compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Hands‑on training and skill‑building.
• Exposure to advanced Cell Therapy manufacturing technologies.
• The opportunity to help bring life‑changing therapies to patients.

Pay

Competitive pay and performance‑based compensation.

Schedule

12‑hour day shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a rotating schedule of alternating days: two on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off (repeating cycle).

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.