Lonza
Biotechnologist II
US - Portsmouth, NH · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
GMPCollaborationMentoringAdaptability
About the role
- Biotechnologist II - Cell Therapy Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA.
- Schedule: Day Shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Rotational 2-2-3 Pattern (Note: Your first 2-week orientation and training period will be held on the day shift.) Nights and weekend shifts include additional shift differential pay.
- This intermediate-level role is responsible for the hands-on cGMP production of patient-specific treatments within our Cell Therapy asset.
Responsibilities
- Cell Therapy Execution: Run core manufacturing unit operations under aseptic conditions to support clinical and commercial timelines.
- Technical Transfer Support: Participate alongside customer SMEs in tech transfer activities, providing operational input into material requirements, water runs, and engineering runs.
- Operational Readiness: Manage routine suite readiness tasks, including cleaning, facility sanitization, equipment setup, and 6S tracking to prevent contamination risks.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform precise fine motor movements, comfortably handle continuous sterile gowning, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Run core manufacturing unit operations under aseptic conditions to support clinical and commercial timelines.
- Manage routine suite readiness tasks, including cleaning, facility sanitization, equipment setup, and 6S tracking to prevent contamination risks.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a cleanroom or automated processing environment is required.
- Skills: Expert proficiency in aseptic technique, strong familiarity with sterile gowning procedures, and a proven track record of executing tasks under strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Adaptability: Ability to think quickly, draw accurate conclusions, and handle fast-paced production campaigns effectively within a close-knit team setting.
- 1-3 years of related biological manufacturing experience with a degree.
- Ability to think quickly, draw accurate conclusions, and handle fast-paced production campaigns effectively within a close-knit team setting.
Nice to have
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a life sciences discipline (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, etc.) is preferred.
Compensation
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance
Benefits
- https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as PTO and more
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Company info
- What we're looking for:
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