Biotechnologist I (Nights - B Shift)

Biotechnologist I

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our rotational night shift (7 PM – 7 AM) in Portsmouth, NH, to help manufacture essential medicines. In this role, you will operate production equipment and perform foundational lab work while maintaining a clean, compliant facility. If you are a reliable professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the life sciences industry, we look forward to meeting you.

Schedule:

• Shift: Rotational Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

• Pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (repeating cycle)

• Starting off: First 2-week orientation and training period us on the day shift

• Nights and Weekend shifts include additional pay.

• See what a role at Lonza (Portsmouth, NH) looks like—watch this short video!

What will you get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as PTO and more

• Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do:

• Production Operations: Set up, operate, and monitor core production equipment and processes, including Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) operations.

• Basic Lab Work & Material Handling: Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as monitoring pH, conductivity, and product sampling, and accurately transfer raw materials and chemicals across production areas.

• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document all production activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).

• Facility & Equipment Readiness: Maintain the cleanliness and organization of facilities and equipment, executing routine sanitization tasks and supporting 6S programs.

• Training & Development: Attain and maintain qualifications for all assigned tasks, actively keeping individual training plans up to date.

• Team & Administrative Support: Participate in essential administrative duties, including shift exchanges, meetings, email

What we’re looking for:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required, AS/BS in Science-related fields is preferred

• Compliance & Process: Must be comfortable asking questions and strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Experience (A Plus): Prior experience in a GMP, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment is beneficial but not required.

• Core Skills: Strong attention to detail is essential for accurate execution of tasks.

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. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now