Cell Therapy Core Technician — GMP Manufacturing

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking a Core Technician - Cell Therapy to join a GMP manufacturing team. This on-site role focuses on aseptic cell processing, operation of production equipment, and thorough GMP documentation to support clinical and commercial products.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (Associate preferred) and 1–2 years in cell therapy or related biopharma in a cGMP setting. Strong teamwork, SOP literacy, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with cell therapy technologies or related biopharma in a cGMP environment.
• Working knowledge of aseptic processing and cleanroom operations.
• Ability to perform aseptic manipulations while maintaining product and environmental integrity.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, manufacturing instructions, and production schedules.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in aseptic processing and manufacture of clinical and commercial cell therapy products.
• Perform aseptic cell culture manipulations in Grade A/B cleanrooms.
• Operate cell processing and manufacturing equipment per SOPs.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escrow concerns as appropriate.
• Follow contamination control and containment strategies to maintain GMP manufacturing.
• Participate in APS and complete GMP documentation accurately and timely.
• Review manufacturing batch records and related GMP documentation as required.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, and other site functions.
• Perform additional duties to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

Aseptic processing

Cleanroom operations

SOPs & GMP docs

Microsoft Excel

SAP

LIMS

Team collaboration

cGMP

Gowning

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking a Core Technician - Cell Therapy to join a GMP manufacturing team. This on-site role focuses on aseptic cell processing, operation of production equipment, and thorough GMP documentation to support clinical and commercial products.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (Associate preferred) and 1–2 years in cell therapy or related biopharma in a cGMP setting. Strong teamwork, SOP literacy, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are valued.