Senior Manufacturing Technician - Bioprocess
Lonza
Summary
Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA, as a Senior Manufacturing Technician – Bioprocess and be part of a hard-working team dedicated to producing innovative bio-therapeutic medicines. This role offers an ambitious opportunity to collaborate with highly automated production systems and contribute to our world-class operations. At Lonza, we strictly follow cGMP and SOP standards, ensuring our processes meet the highest regulatory requirements.
Job description
What you will do
- Operate and maintain production systems in a cGMP environment, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Manage inventory and process systems, maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety and environmental protocols are followed.
- Participate in the production of mammalian cell culture products across various areas, including upstream (seed train, media preparation, fermentation, harvest) and/or downstream (buffer preparation, chromatography, filtration).
- Perform dispensing of components, handle hazardous materials, and clean/sterilize equipment and fixed tank systems.
- Support Right-First-Time operations with detailed documentation and timely issue resolution.
- Use automation for production tasks, meet production demands, and collaborate effectively with the team.
What we are looking for
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred.
- 3-6 years of experience desirable.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Strong attention to detail and dedication to flawless documentation practices.
- Ability to determine and successfully implement solutions to process issues.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred
- 3-6 years of experience desirable
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Strong attention to detail and dedication to flawless documentation practices
- Ability to determine and successfully implement solutions to process issues
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off
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.