Biotechnologist II (Nights)

About the role

Located in Portsmouth, NH, this position supports the manufacture of essential medicines on a rotational night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). You will operate production equipment, perform laboratory activities, and help maintain a clean, safe, and compliant manufacturing environment. The role is ideal for reliable, detail‑oriented individuals who are comfortable working in a highly regulated setting and interested in building a career in life sciences manufacturing. Your work directly contributes to the production of medicines that make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Lonza operates 30+ sites across five continents and lives by the core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment and processes, including clean‑in‑place (CIP) and steam‑in‑place (SIP) operations, in accordance with established procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Complete and review production records and required documentation accurately and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Identify, communicate, and assist in troubleshooting process and equipment issues, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Attain and maintain qualification for assigned tasks and remain current with training requirements.
• Perform routine laboratory and in‑process testing, including pH and conductivity measurements, product sampling, and other process monitoring activities.
• Serve as a resource for less‑experienced associates and support their training and development.
• Perform material movements, including transferring and staging raw materials, chemicals, components, and process materials throughout production areas.
• Maintain manufacturing facilities and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization, while supporting 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in shift exchanges, team meetings, projects, and other activities supporting manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with team members and support functions to meet production, quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in science, engineering, biotechnology, or a related technical field.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in a cGMP‑regulated environment or as a Level I Associate in biopharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to follow detailed procedures, recognize abnormal conditions, and appropriately evaluate or escalate issues.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing production schedules and business needs.
• Demonstrates company cultural beliefs and behaviors, seeks and applies feedback, takes on increasing responsibility, and contributes to individual and team development.

Benefits

• An agile career and dynamic working culture in an inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location; the full list of global benefits can be found here.

Pay

Night and weekend hours are eligible for additional pay (shift differential). Weekend work is required as part of the normal rotation.

Schedule

• Shift/Hours: A‑Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Rotation: 2 nights on, 2 nights off, 3 nights on, 2 nights off, 2 nights on, 3 nights off.
• Cycle: Repeats every two weeks.
• Weekend work is required as part of the normal rotation.