Biotechnologist I

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Career Growth

Hands-on Training

Cell Therapy Technology Exposure

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an entry-level Biotechnologist I to join the Cell Therapy manufacturing team. You will support operations, training, and documentation in a safe, compliant setting, with a 12-hour day shift on a rotating cycle.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, and other teams to meet project milestones and help bring therapies to patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic understanding of cGMP principles and cleanroom operations preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Curiosity with a willingness to learn and understand processes.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations in compliance with safety, quality, and cGMP requirements.
• Perform cleaning activities and help ensure manufacturing spaces are inspection-ready.
• Complete training in safety, gowning, material movement, environmental monitoring, and manufacturing processes.
• Support technical transfer activities, including training runs, engineering runs, and process readiness activities.
• Assist with the creation, review, and updating of manufacturing documentation.
• Learn and support customer manufacturing processes transferred into the Portsmouth facility.

Skills

GMP environment

Biotechnology background

Teamwork

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Job Title: Biotechnologist I

Location: Portsmouth, NH, (On-site)

We are seeking a Manufacturing Associate I to join our Cell Therapy manufacturing team in Portsmouth, NH. In this entry-level role, you will help support manufacturing operations in a safe, compliant, and controlled environment. You will work alongside experienced colleagues to support production activities, technical transfers, equipment readiness, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Become part of a talented team of people working together to help improve lives around the world.

This role follows a 12-hour day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on a rotating schedule of alternating days: two on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off (repeating cycle).

What you will get

Competitive pay and performance-based compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career growth and development

Hands-on training and skill-building

Exposure to advanced Cell Therapy manufacturing technologies

The opportunity to help bring life-changing therapies to patients

What you will do

Support manufacturing operations in compliance with safety, quality, and cGMP requirements

Perform cleaning activities and help ensure manufacturing spaces are inspection-ready

Complete training in safety, gowning, material movement, environmental monitoring, and manufacturing processes

Support technical transfer activities, including training runs, engineering runs, and process readiness activities

Assist with the creation, review, and updating of manufacturing documentation

Learn and support customer manufacturing processes transferred into the Portsmouth facility

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, and other teams to support project milestones

What we are looking for

Experience in a GMP, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment is preferred

Basic understanding of cGMP principles and cleanroom operations preferred

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to follow detailed procedures and work in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and systems

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Curiosity with a willingness to learn and understand processes

Associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field preferred

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.