Core Technician – (Night Shift)

US05 Lonza Houston Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short-term &

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. is seeking a Core Technician to join our on-site team in Houston, TX. The role supports GMP viral therapeutics production, including cell culture, purification, formulation, and fill/finish, while maintaining cleanrooms and strict documentation.

The position requires comfort with a rotating 12-hour day/night schedule, adherence to cGMP standards, and collaboration across manufacturing teams. A Life Sciences degree is preferred, with relevant experience also acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences preferred or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques and cGMP environments.
• Ability to follow SOPs and perform tasks with accuracy under supervision.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations and gowning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMP-compliant production of viral therapeutic products, including large-scale mammalian cell culture.
• Execute aseptic processing across purification, formulation, and fill/finish.
• Prepare buffers and components and operate autoclaves and processing systems.
• Operate production equipment to support clinical manufacturing, including manual, semi-automated, and automated devices.
• Maintain cleanroom operations including stocking, setup, and gowning compliance.
• Assist in validation activities, troubleshooting, changeovers, and data collection.
• Support cell banking activities and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

cGMP manufacturing

Documentation

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Associate’s degree or relevant experience

Tools

Autoclaves

Process equipment

SOPs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Technician Location: This is an on‑site position located in Houston, TX. Available shift: Day shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM on a rotating 12‑hour schedule, including weekends, to support continuous manufacturing operations. The purpose of this role is to support the GMP production of viral therapeutics through aseptic processing, including cell culture, purification, formulation, and fill/finish activities. This position is also responsible for maintaining cleanroom environments, preparing buffers and components, and ensuring adherence to cGMP standards and documentation practices.

What you will get:

This is a competitive, hourly paid position. Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What you will do:

• Perform GMP-compliant production of viral therapeutic products, including large-scale mammalian cell culture.
• Execute aseptic processing techniques across production activities such as purification, formulation, and fill/finish.
• Prepare buffers and components and operate equipment such as autoclaves and other process systems.
• Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated production equipment to support clinical manufacturing.
• Maintain cleanroom operations including stocking, setup, and adherence to gowning procedures.
• Assist in validation activities, equipment troubleshooting, changeovers, and data collection.
• Support cell banking activities and ensure accurate documentation of all performed tasks.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques and cGMP manufacturing environments required.
• Experience with cell culture, viral production, or related bioprocessing techniques preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and perform tasks under close supervision while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, including gowning qualifications and behavior standards.
• Capable of operating and supporting troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Strong documentation skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding gowning and cleanroom tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences preferred; Associate’s degree or relevant experience also acceptable.

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.

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility.
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment.
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve.
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself.
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients.

Why Lonza: We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you’ll have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us. Be you.