Core Technician– Cell Therapy 1st shift

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Core Technician for its Cell Therapy team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will support production processes, maintain cleanroom environments, and possess a strong background in life sciences with familiarity in GMP facilities and cell therapy techniques. This role is integral to advancing innovative solutions in life sciences, contributing to impactful therapies that improve global health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences preferred, equivalent experience accepted.
• Experience with production in a GMP facility.
• Basic or intermediate lab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Stock cleanroom suites and maintain the cleanroom environment.
• Package kits and monitor expiry of critical raw materials.
• Align with processes and follow written guidelines for procedures.

Skills

Familiarity with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells

Production processes in a GMP facility

Basic lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences (preferred)

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

At Lonza, we are committed to advancing life sciences and crafting solutions that truly enhance the world. We are currently seeking a Core Technician– Cell Therapy 1st Shift to join our team in Houston, TX. This role is pivotal to our mission and offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to innovative cell therapy techniques. As part of our ambitious and proven team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the flawless production processes that support our continued growth and success.

Key responsibilities:

• Stock cleanroom suites and support areas with released inventory

• Maintain cleanroom environment below alert limits by following established cleaning practices

• Package kits, blood tubes, and final products for shipment

• Monitor expiry of critical raw materials as needed

• Align with processes, procedures, and instructions for all team activities

• Perform procedures according to written guidelines and recognize deviations from accepted practice

Key requirements:

• Familiarity with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells

• Availability to work 2nd Shift, Nights, and Weekends

• Experience with production processes in a GMP facility, including cell culture

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences preferred, equivalent experience also accepted

• Basic lab experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or intermediate lab experience within a cGMP clinical production environment with a High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Join us at Lonza and be part of a world-class team that is determined to successfully implement innovative solutions and make a significant impact on global health! We look forward to your application and the outstanding contributions you can bring to our dynamic team.

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.