Manufacturing Associate - All Levels - Nights
Lonza
Summary
At Lonza Portsmouth, you won't just make medicine — you will help shape the future of how it is made. Our site is uniquely positioned at the intersection of personalized Cell Therapy and large-scale Mammalian biologics manufacturing. In one facility, we produce both patient-specific, life-saving cell therapies and high-volume biologic medicines used by people around the world.
Job description
What You'll Do
Your responsibilities will scale with your experience and may span both Cell Therapy and Mammalian Manufacturing depending on business needs and your career path.
Cell Therapy Focus
- Work in Grade B cleanrooms requiring full sterile gowning.
- Perform aseptic processing inside laminar flow hoods using strict sterile technique.
- Receive, process, expand, and cryopreserve patient-derived primary cells.
- Execute flawless cGMP documentation for individualized patient batches.
Mammalian Manufacturing Focus
- Operate mammalian cell culture bioreactors (2,000, 6,000, and 20,000).
- Execute both upstream and downstream processes.
- Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes, including clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) operations and report production in written and electronic documents in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMPs) and good documentation procedures (GDPs).
- Conduct in-process testing pH, conductivity, metabolites, etc.
Who We're Looking For
- Foundational / Early-Career: No prior biotech experience required. We look for high attention to detail, reliability, and an interest in learning a highly specialized life-science trade.
- Intermediate (Level II / III): 1–5 years of experience in regulated manufacturing or clinical labs. Experience with aseptic technique, cleanrooms, or bioreactors is a plus.
- Advanced / Senior: 5+ years of GMP experience. Track record of leading complex operations, mentoring others, and owning deviations.
- Education: High School Diploma required for all levels; Associate's or Bachelor's in STEM preferred for intermediate and advanced roles.
- Schedule: Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift (7 PM – 7 AM -Nights). Our rotation follows a predictable pattern: Work 2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off. This ensures consistent time off and includes every other weekend.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required for all levels
- Associate's or Bachelor's in STEM preferred for intermediate and advanced roles
- Intermediate (Level II / III): 1–5 years of experience in regulated manufacturing or clinical labs
- Advanced / Senior: 5+ years of GMP experience
- Experience with aseptic technique, cleanrooms, or bioreactors is a plus
- Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift (7 PM – 7 AM -Nights)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Global Lonza benefits
- Night shift differential pay
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.