About this role
Location: Vacaville, California (On-site)
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. In this role, you will work autonomously with minimal supervision while serving as a coach and guide for less experienced colleagues. By applying critical thinking, you will develop solutions to complex problems and make site-level decisions, escalating to senior leadership as necessary.
At Lonza, we strictly follow cGMP and SOP standards, ensuring our processes meet the highest regulatory requirements.
What you will get
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $49,000 to $77,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
Performance-related bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Paid Time Off
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
Shift Hours: 6:30-7:30 am or 6:30-7:30 pm
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.
5-10 years of experience desirable with proven ability to work in a fast-paced, GMP regulated environment.
Full knowledge of the job and a general knowledge of related functions.
Strong attention to detail and dedication to flawless documentation practices.
Ability to determine and successfully implement solutions to process issues.
About Lonza
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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Other facts
About Lonza
Lonza is a pioneer and world leader in the CDMO industry, setting the pace with cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing. United by a common purpose, we turn our customers’ breakthrough innovations into viable therapies and manufacture the medicines of tomorrow.
Founded in Switzerland in 1897, our company is the first and original CDMO, and today we are more dynamic, agile and forward-focused than ever before. As one of the largest Western CDMOs, we bring together a global team of around 18,500 colleagues across five continents to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions for our customers' complex needs.
For our customers and their patients, we bring quality, safety and reliability to bring life-enhancing and life-saving treatments to market at speed and at scale. For our colleagues, we strive to create a sense of belonging and inclusion where every person can thrive and bring their best.
What you'll do
- The Senior Manufacturing Technician will operate and maintain production systems in a cGMP environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They will also manage inventory and participate in the production of mammalian cell culture products.
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