Manufacturing Associate II, Media (Biotech)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Associate II to join our dedicated third-shift team in our Powder and Liquid Media production facility. This role plays a key part in supporting our aseptic manufacturing operations and ensuring the highest standards of product quality, safety, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working in a cleanroom environment, and able to follow strict GMP and SOP guidelines. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on setting and are passionate about maintaining production excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: first shift (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday).

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute aseptic processing in cleanroom environments following SOPs and GMP regulations

• Set up and operate production equipment and perform integrity testing on sterilizing filters

• Complete all documentation in real time to ensure compliance

• Perform personal and environmental monitoring and gown aseptically

• Clean and maintain production tanks and associated equipment

• Formulate bulk products and stock solutions, including processing in laminar flow biosafety cabinets (LFBSC)

• Prepare and autoclave filling materials and support material transfer and staging activities

• Support drum filling operations and other production-related tasks

• Maintain accurate production bin inventory

• Participate in deviation investigations by providing relevant information

• Support general housekeeping and environmental monitoring of the facility

• Stay current with all job-relevant trainings and SOP updates

• Mentor and train junior team members as needed

• Available for business-required overtime

Key Requirements:

• Prior experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing or cleanroom environment preferred

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain high attention to accuracy and safety

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working independently or as part of a team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high workload setting

• Must be able to be onsite 4 days a week

• Training Schedule: First Shift – 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday

We recognize that attracting, developing and retaining the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.  As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract the best candidates.  As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this onsite position is $46,000.00 – $74,000.00. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities; while also allowing for differentiation on performance based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at the company between the lower and the middle part of the applicable range. We tailor our offers within the range based on job-related factors, including organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic area and the selected candidate's experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and/or communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. This range is only inclusive of base salary, and base pay is just one component of Lonza's total compensation package for employees. Full-time employees are eligible to receive a performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.