Lonza
Core Technician I
US - Houston, TX
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
GMPCell CultureCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Core Technician I Location: This is an on-site position located in Houston, TX.
- This position is also responsible for maintaining cleanroom environments, preparing buffers and components, and ensuring adherence to cGMP standards and documentation practices.
- What you will get: This is a competitive, hourly paid position.
Responsibilities
- Perform GMP-compliant production of viral therapeutic products, including large-scale mammalian cell culture.
- Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated production equipment to support clinical manufacturing.
- Maintain cleanroom operations including stocking, setup, and adherence to gowning procedures.
- Support cell banking activities and ensure accurate documentation of all performed tasks.
- Ability to follow detailed SOPs and perform tasks under close supervision while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding gowning and cleanroom tasks.
- Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM on a rotating 12-hour schedule, including weekends, to support continuous manufacturing operations.
- The purpose of this role is to support the GMP production of viral therapeutics through aseptic processing, including cell culture, purification, formulation, and fill/finish activities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques and cGMP manufacturing environments required.
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations, including gowning qualifications and behavior standards.
- Strong documentation skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with cell culture, viral production, or related bioprocessing techniques preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred
- Associate's degree or relevant experience also acceptable.
Compensation
- Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
Company info
- 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.
- At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
- Ready to shape the future of life sciences?
- What we are looking for:
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