Entry-Level Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician
Lonza
Summary
Join Lonza's Early Phase Clinical Manufacturing team and help bring innovative therapies from development into production. This is an exciting opportunity to build hands-on pharmaceutical manufacturing experience while contributing to therapies that improve patients' lives.
Job description
What you will do
- Support the manufacture of clinical trial materials used in pharmaceutical development.
- Operate, assemble, clean, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment following approved procedures.
- Maintain production areas and assist with equipment maintenance and calibration activities.
- Partner with engineers to install, start up, and test manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Collect and organize production data to support operational and project objectives.
- Follow safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice standards while completing daily work.
- Prepare and update work instructions, training materials, and production documentation.
What we are looking for
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Interest in learning pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and documentation standards.
- Ability to work in controlled manufacturing environments while wearing required protective equipment.
- Comfortable performing the physical aspects of the role, including material handling and equipment operation.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and contribute to team success.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Interest in learning pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment operation
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and documentation standards
- Ability to work in controlled manufacturing environments while wearing required protective equipment
- Comfortable performing the physical aspects of the role, including material handling and equipment operation
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and contribute to team success
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Performance-Based Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.