What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biotechnologist I (A Shift Nights) position at Lonza?
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of!
The night shift schedule is from 7pm-7am, on a rotational schedule every other week:
Week 1: M/T/F/SAT/SUN
Week 2: W/TH
Shift differentials are included for weekends and nights worked
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Level I associates are responsible for completing process recipes, following written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitoring equipment and processes, independently performing laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity testing, product sampling, and conducting routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility and equipment. They are encouraged to demonstrate a strong understanding of cGMP compliance while operating under supervision, and aseptic technique in handling of products and materials. Level II Operators may also be asked to troubleshoot equipment events, initiate deviations, review batch records and logbooks.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and Maintain equipment, monitor production processes, and report production in written and electronic documents. Follow GMPs and GDPs, troubleshoot issues, and review documentation.
Show expertise in suite specific production activities and lab tasks like bioreactor inoculation and chromatography column operation. Understand the scientific theory behind these operations. May also train other associates on these tasks and theory.
Administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, participating in projects, technical writing (deviations, document change forms, etc.).
Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan.
Perform material movements, transfer raw materials, chemicals into, out of, across the production areas, and other duties as assigned.
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; AS/BS in Scientific Field preferred.
Working experience in manufacturing; cGMP setting preferred, and/or some experience as an Associate Level I in bio-pharma industry.
Tried logic and decision making abilities, critical thinking skills with Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The employee is living the cultural beliefs with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities. Is open to and actively seeks out feedback on their performance and translates that feedback into action.
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
