Biotechnologist I (Nights - B Shift)

About the role

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our rotational night shift (7:00PM – 7:00AM) in Portsmouth, NH, to help manufacture essential medicines. In this role, you will operate production equipment and perform foundational lab work while maintaining a clean, compliant facility.

Responsibilities

• Production Operations: Set up, operate, and monitor core production equipment and processes, including Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) operations.
• Basic Lab Work & Material Handling: Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as monitoring pH, conductivity, and product sampling, and accurately transfer raw materials and chemicals across production areas.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document all production activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Facility & Equipment Readiness: Maintain the cleanliness and organization of facilities and equipment, executing routine sanitization tasks and supporting 6S programs.
• Training & Development: Attain and maintain qualifications for all assigned tasks, actively keeping individual training plans up to date.
• Team & Administrative Support: Participate in essential administrative duties, including shift exchanges, meetings, email

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required, AS/BS in Science-related fields is preferred
• Compliance & Process: Must be comfortable asking questions and strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a GMP, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment is beneficial but not required

Skills

• Strong attention to detail is essential for accurate execution of tasks.

Benefits

Compensation programs that recognize high performance
Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as PTO and more
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Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

Pay

Nights and Weekend shifts include additional pay.

Schedule

Rotational Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (repeating cycle)
Starting off: First 2-week orientation and training period us on the day shift