Logistics Specialist - Dispensing

Lonza Biologics, Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lonza Biologics, Inc. is hiring a Logistics Specialist - Dispensing (Nights) in Portsmouth, NH. You will dispense materials, ensure accurate documentation, and support GMP manufacturing operations.

This role offers exposure to aseptic processes, cGMP compliance, and collaboration with Manufacturing and Logistics teams. Rotating 12-hour night shifts provide hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, lab, pharma, biotech preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow cGMP requirements, SOPs, and detailed work instructions.
• Comfortable working in a Grade C cleanroom with PPE.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to quality, safety and compliance.
• Experience using SAP and other manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Dispense liquid and powder raw materials under cGMP conditions.
• Execute dispensing processes, recipes, and material handling for manufacturing.
• Perform basic lab tasks (pH testing, conductivity, sampling).
• Complete documentation and electronic records per cGMP and GDP.
• Prepare materials for transport to manufacturing suites and record material transactions.
• Perform equipment cleaning, sanitization, and qualification per SOPs and safety.
• Participate in safety inspections, shift meetings, and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Logistics Specialist - Dispensing (Nights)

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

At Lonza, our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together to help improve lives around the world. As a Logistics Specialist - Dispensing, you will play a critical role in supporting the manufacture of therapeutic proteins by ensuring raw materials are accurately dispensed, documented, and delivered in compliance with cGMP standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to build experience within a GMP manufacturing environment, develop technical skills, and contribute directly to the production of life-changing therapies. You'll gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes while working closely with Manufacturing and Logistics teams to ensure materials are available when needed.

Shift: Rotating 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on an alternating 2-2-3 schedule.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• Hands-on experience supporting therapeutic protein manufacturing
• Opportunities to develop GMP, aseptic processing, and cleanroom experience
• Exposure to industry-leading manufacturing systems and technologies
• A collaborative and team-focused environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career

What you will do

• Dispense liquid and powder raw materials, including hazardous and non-hazardous materials, acids, and bases under cGMP conditions
• Execute dispensing processes, process recipes, and material handling activities to support manufacturing operations
• Perform basic laboratory tasks including pH testing, conductivity testing, and sampling activities as required
• Complete documentation and electronic records in accordance with cGMP and GDP requirements
• Prepare materials for transport and delivery to manufacturing suites while performing material transactions within software systems
• Perform equipment cleaning, sanitization, and qualification activities while adhering to SOPs and safety requirements
• Participate in safety inspections, shift meetings, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, or related environments preferred
• Ability to learn and follow cGMP requirements, SOPs, and detailed work instructions
• Comfortable working in a Grade C cleanroom environment while gowned and wearing required PPE
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and compliance
• Ability to utilize SAP and other manufacturing software applications
• Team-oriented individual with strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills

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.