GMP Viral Production Technician

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

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.