Environmental Monitoring Technician (Night Shift)

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

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Technician to support GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing in a highly regulated environment. The role includes operating monitoring equipment, preparing materials, and maintaining cleanrooms for production readiness.

Requirements include a Life Sciences degree or equivalent, 1–3 years in a relevant field, and willingness to work a rotating 12-hour night shift with on-boarding on first shift. Lonza offers growth and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• 1–3 years in laboratory, manufacturing, or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and cleanroom practices is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures and maintain documentation.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work rotating 12-hour night shift and train on first shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring during GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing.
• Operate environmental monitoring equipment (air samplers, particle counters, etc.).
• Prepare buffers, components, and materials; operate autoclave equipment.
• Maintain, stock, and prepare cleanroom environments for production readiness.
• Complete, review, and update manufacturing documentation and environmental records.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring with Quality Control partners.
• Support routine clinical production activities while adhering to GMP requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

GMP experience

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Environmental Monitoring Technician (Night Shift)

We are looking for an Environmental Monitoring Technician to support the production of clinical-grade therapies in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. In this role, you will perform environmental monitoring activities, support aseptic processing operations, and help maintain cleanroom readiness to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory experience who is looking to develop their career in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.

Workplace Policy: This is an on-site position working a 12-hour rotating night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Candidates must be available to complete training on the 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 state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing environment.
• Career development and learning opportunities within a global life sciences organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace culture.

What you will do:

• Perform environmental monitoring activities in support of GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing operations.
• Operate environmental monitoring equipment, including air samplers, particle counters, and related monitoring systems.
• Prepare buffers, components, and materials required for manufacturing activities, including operation of autoclave equipment.
• Maintain, stock, and set up cleanroom environments to support production readiness.
• Complete, review, and update manufacturing documentation, batch records, and environmental monitoring records accurately and compliantly.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring equipment and sampling requirements with Quality Control partners.
• Support routine clinical production activities through the operation of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment while adhering to GMP requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of laboratory, manufacturing, or biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, cleanroom practices, or environmental monitoring activities is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating 12-hour night shift schedule and complete initial training on first shift.

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.