Manufacturing Associate Level 1
Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)
About the role
As a Manufacturing Associate I, you will help produce life-saving therapeutic proteins in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will work as part of a supportive team while building valuable skills in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Schedule
This role follows a 12-hour day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on a rotating schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, two days on, three days off (repeating cycle).
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Hands-on training and skill-building
- A dynamic and team-focused workplace
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment following GMP procedures
- Set up and support cleaning processes, including CIP and SIP
- Perform basic lab tasks such as monitoring pH, conductivity, and testing samples
- Handle and move materials across production areas safely
- Complete production and documentation records accurately
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspaces
- Support team activities, meetings, and continuous improvement efforts
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
- Basic problem-solving and clear communication skills
- Ability to follow procedures in a regulated environment
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
- Comfort working in a hands-on production setting
- Curiosity with a willingness to learn and understand processes
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred
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.