Core Technician

public.client.lonza.display.name; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Online time and attendance system

MSP Program Team support

Job summary

Lonza is hiring for a Core Technician (Lab Technician 2) to support the production of sterile biopharmaceutical products in a GMP-regulated cleanroom. You will perform manufacturing activities, adhere to procedures, and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.

The role requires 1-3 years of lab or manufacturing experience, with a preference for a Life Sciences degree and GMP exposure. On-site 12-hour rotating day shift; driven team environment and career growth within Lonza.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent lab/biomanufacturing experience.
• 1-3 years of laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing experience.
• GMP-regulated environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing activities supporting sterile biologics in a cleanroom.
• Execute procedures per GMP documentation and identify deviations.
• Maintain safety, quality and GMP compliance across operations.
• Support aseptic processing with proper gowning and contamination control.
• Document production activities accurately per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules.

Skills

GMP compliance

Aseptic processing

Cleanroom operations

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Core Technician (Lab Technician 2)

to join our manufacturing team supporting the production of sterile biological pharmaceutical products. In this role, you will perform manufacturing activities in a cleanroom environment while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, quality requirements, and safety procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with laboratory or biomanufacturing experience who are interested in advancing their careers in the biotechnology industry.

Workplace Policy

This is an on-site position working a 12-hour rotating day shift schedule (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 2-2-3 rotation). Candidates must be available to train on first shift, five days per week, for the first 4-6 weeks.

What you will get

• Opportunity to contribute to the production of innovative therapies that help improve patient lives worldwide.

• Hands-on experience in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Career development opportunities within a global leader in life sciences.

• Collaborative team culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and cleanroom operations.

MSP Fixed Copy

• Weekly payroll.

• Online time and attendance system.

• Dedicated support from your MSP Program Team.

What you will do

• Perform manufacturing activities supporting the production of sterile biological pharmaceutical products in a cleanroom environment.

• Execute procedures according to approved GMP documentation and identify deviations from established processes.

• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and GMP requirements throughout manufacturing operations.

• Support aseptic processing activities while adhering to cleanroom gowning and contamination control procedures.

• Monitor production activities and accurately document work in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution of manufacturing schedules and operational goals.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent laboratory or biomanufacturing experience.

• 1-3 years of laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing experience.

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment preferred.

• Knowledge of aseptic processing techniques and cleanroom operations preferred.

• Ability to follow detailed procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and recognize process deviations.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills with a commitment to quality and safety.

• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour day shift schedule and successfully perform duties in a cleanroom environment requiring full gowning.

About Lonza

Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, our business has embraced innovation and kept pace with a fast-changing world for more than 125 years.

We are the CDMO that opened the door to a new era of medicine – one where breakthroughs could be produced at scale and made available around the world. Our contributions have led the way in drug approvals in our industry.

The therapies we help bring to life reach up to 100 million people each year, and we contribute to around one in every ten medicines that are newly approved by the FDA.

Political, regulatory, or economic disruption in one region doesn’t put the brakes on our business as our global network of 30+ sites across five continents provides resilience against global instability.

We are a community of big thinkers and bold doers. We focus on what matters, and together we make it happen. We are constantly pushing ourselves to make things better, never stopping until we make it right.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Lonza, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our employees, customers, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.