Manufacturing Bioprocess Technician

Lonza Biologics, Inc.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance and disability cover

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza Biologics, Inc. in Vacaville, California is seeking a Manufacturing Technician – Bioprocess to join a site-based team dedicated to producing innovative bio-therapeutic medicines.

The role operates within highly automated production systems, following cGMP and SOP standards to ensure regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will contribute across upstream and downstream processes, maintain accurate documentation, and support Right-First-Time operations while collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail and flawless documentation practices.
• Ability to implement solutions to process issues.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production systems in a cGMP environment with inspection readiness.
• Manage inventory and process systems with accurate records; follow safety/enviro protocols.
• Participate in mammalian cell culture product production across upstream and downstream operations.
• Perform dispensing of components, handle hazardous materials, and clean/sterilize equipment.
• Support Right-First-Time operations with detailed documentation and timely issue resolution.
• Use automation to meet production demands and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulated environment experience

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS/BS/BA in Biological/Physical Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Location: Vacaville, California

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA, as a Manufacturing Technician – Bioprocess and be part of a hard‑working team dedicated to producing innovative bio‑therapeutic medicines. This role offers an ambitious opportunity to collaborate with highly automated production systems and contribute to our world‑class operations. At Lonza, we strictly follow cGMP and SOP standards, ensuring our processes meet the highest regulatory requirements.

What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $43,000 to $69,000.

• 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

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

Shift Model

Front Night Shift 6:00pm to 7:00am (Sun‑Tue, alternating Sat) OR

Back Day Shift 6:00am to 7:00pm (Thurs‑Sat, alternating Wed).

What you will do

• Operate and maintain production systems in a cGMP environment, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Manage inventory and process systems, maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety and environmental protocols are followed.

• Participate in the production of mammalian cell culture products across various areas, including upstream (seed train, media preparation, fermentation, harvest) and/or downstream (buffer preparation, chromatography, filtration).

• Perform dispensing of components, handle hazardous materials, and clean/sterilize equipment and fixed tank systems.

• Support Right‑First‑Time operations with detailed documentation and timely issue resolution.

• Use automation for production tasks, meet production demands, and collaborate effectively with the team.

What we are looking for

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred.

• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

• Strong attention to detail and dedication to flawless documentation practices.

• Ability to determine and successfully implement solutions to process issues.

• Excellent collaboration and communication 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.