Manufacturing Technician – Bioprocess

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA, as a 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.

Shift Model: 3-4-3

Shift Hours: 7:00a-7:00p or 7:00p-7:00a

Key responsibilities:

• 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.

Key requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred.

• 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.

The hourly rate for this position ranges between $26.83 - 29.80. Shift differentials may apply. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge.

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

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.