GMP Manufacturing Specialist – Biologics

Lonza; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader is seeking a GMP Manufacturing Specialist to join the team in Alberta. The role involves performing manufacturing operations, maintaining standards, and applying aseptic techniques. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. Experience in biopharmaceutical processing is a plus. This position requires a willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Benefits

Compensation programs that recognize high performance

Fully paid medical insurance with family options

Shift allowances

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP applications.
• Willing to perform a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitization and 6S housekeeping.
• Prepare customer-specific solutions and set up equipment for operations.

Skills

Biopharmaceutical processing knowledge

Strong communication skills

Aseptic techniques

Equipment handling

Education

Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field

Tools

UNICORN

DeltaV

Job description

Overview

Lonza GMP Manufacturing Specialist – Biologics at the Tuas site in Singapore. You’ll be part of a globally recognized Integrated Biologics network, driving the production of mammalian cell culture and treatments under cGMP conditions.

What you’ll get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.


• An inclusive and ethical workplace.


• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.


• Daily company bus from the MRT location near your home to and from the Tuas site (where applicable).


• Fully paid medical insurance, with option to enroll family members at partially subsidized premiums.


• Shift allowances. The full list of our global benefits can be found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do

• Perform GMP manufacturing operations, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.


• Maintain facility and lab standards through sanitization and 6S housekeeping.


• Apply aseptic techniques for material handling and cell subculture.


• Operate bioreactors, monitoring pH/DO, CO2/O2, and cell performance.


• Execute chromatography, filtration, and pH/conductivity adjustments.


• Utilize process control systems (UNICORN, DeltaV) and documentation (SOPs, logbooks, BRs).


• Handle single-use technologies and sample submissions via LIMS.


• Prepare customer-specific solutions and set up equipment for operations (CIPs, buffer/media transfer).


• Plan and execute CIPs, ensuring correct pathways and configurations.

What we’re looking for

• Degree or diploma in a related Science/Engineering field.


• Knowledge of Biopharmaceutical processing is an added asset.


• Relevant work experience in a similar manufacturing industry or cleanroom environment preferred.


• Knowledge of cGMP applications.


• Positive team-oriented demeanor.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Willing to perform a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

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. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.