MSAT Process Engineer III

US05 Lonza Houston Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Global life sciences organization

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking an MSAT Process Engineer III to lead manufacturing process support and technology transfer for biologics programs. You will analyze data, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product quality and compliance.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to technology transfer activities within a global life sciences organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Master's degree or PhD is preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, process development, process scale-up, or technology transfer activities.
• Knowledge of cGMP and biotechnology manufacturing environments.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing data and solving technical process challenges.
• Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, aseptic processing, chromatography, or filtration technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process support and technology transfer activities for biologics manufacturing programs.
• Analyze manufacturing data, monitor process performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Investigate process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and develop effective corrective actions.
• Author and review process documentation, batch records, technical reports, and change controls.
• Assess process changes and support activities related to product quality, compliance, and lot release.
• Represent MSAT on project teams and interact with internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory auditors.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on process support activities.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Collaboration

Problem solving

Process data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

MSAT Process Engineer III - Portsmouth, New Hampshire - Monday-Friday 1st Shift

Join Lonza's Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team and play a critical role in supporting the manufacture of life-changing therapies. In this role, you will lead process support and technology transfer activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive operational excellence across biologics manufacturing.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.


• Opportunities to work on commercial biologics manufacturing and technology transfer programs.


• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams.


• Professional development and growth opportunities within a global life sciences organization.


• A collaborative and inclusive workplace built on respect, accountability, and innovation.


• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits programs.


• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing process support and technology transfer activities for biologics manufacturing programs.


• Analyze manufacturing data, monitor process performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Investigate process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and develop effective corrective actions.


• Author and review process documentation, batch records, technical reports, and change controls.


• Assess process changes and support activities related to product quality, compliance, and lot release.


• Represent MSAT on project teams and interact with internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory auditors.


• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on process support activities.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.


• Master's degree or PhD is preferred.


• Experience supporting manufacturing, process development, process scale-up, or technology transfer activities.


• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and biotechnology manufacturing environments.


• Experience analyzing complex manufacturing data and solving technical process challenges.


• Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and collaboration skills.


• Experience with mammalian cell culture, aseptic processing, chromatography, or filtration technologies is preferred.

About Lonza

Every day, our teams across the world develop and manufacture life-changing therapies that improve the lives of millions of patients. By combining scientific expertise, operational excellence, and a commitment to innovation, we help our customers bring breakthrough treatments to market and deliver meaningful impact for patients worldwide. 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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

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 will 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.