Process Scientist I: Tech Transfer & GMP Manufacturing

Lonza; Portsmouth, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lonza's Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team is seeking a Process Scientist I in Portsmouth, NH to support technology transfer and commercial manufacturing activities for biologics in a GMP environment. Join a collaborative, site-based role focused on delivering high-quality processes and documentation.

The role emphasizes process understanding, risk assessments, and continuous improvement with opportunities for professional development and cross-functional exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, technology transfer, or process development activities.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience authoring and reviewing technical documentation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for technology transfer and manufacturing process support activities.
• Develop process understanding, perform risk assessments, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Author and review process descriptions, batch records, change controls, and other technical documentation.
• Monitor manufacturing performance, analyze process data, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and product quality assessments.
• Represent MSAT on customer-facing and internal project teams, including audits and operational meetings.
• Support lot release activities and ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GMP data analysis

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences/Chemical/Biomedical

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Lonza's Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team is seeking a Process Scientist I in Portsmouth, NH to support technology transfer and commercial manufacturing activities for biologics in a GMP environment. Join a collaborative, site-based role focused on delivering high-quality processes and documentation.

The role emphasizes process understanding, risk assessments, and continuous improvement with opportunities for professional development and cross-functional exposure.