Production Support Biotechnologist II — Material Flow & GMP Ops

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career development

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs recognizing high

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO and benefits as listed by Lonza

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Production Support Biotechnologist II in Portsmouth, NH to ensure a flawless, continuous flow of materials for large-scale allogenic manufacturing. You will coordinate staging of single-use bioreactors, raw materials and consumables, while maintaining the technical baseline to support manufacturing on the floor when campaigns scale up.

This role emphasizes logistics, material lifecycle management, and equipment readiness within a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in a cGMP biological manufacturing or regulated clinical lab environment.
• Hands-on experience in a cleanroom setting is highly preferred.
• Aseptic techniques, hygienic processing concepts, and basic microbiology principles.

Responsibilities

• Material & Equipment Staging: coordinate staging and movement of process-critical materials and equipment to prevent floor delays.
• Reusable Parts Management: manage reusable parts, including parts washer and autoclave usage.
• Weigh & Dispense: assist in weighing components for media/buffer formulations.
• Suite Readiness & On-Time Delivery: develop and execute suite readiness checklists for campaigns.
• Cross-Functional Procurement Tracking: track requisitions, manage BOM inventories, monitor deliveries.
• Technical Transfer Operational Support: support tech transfer milestones and related runs.
• Documentation Compliance: write and review SOPs, WIs, and material tracking sheets for GDP compliance.
• Direct Manufacturing Assistance: assist on the floor during campaigns across core unit operations.
• Quality & EHS Alignment: ensure adherence to cGMP and site safety objectives.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

High School Diploma

Job description

Lonza is seeking a Production Support Biotechnologist II in Portsmouth, NH to ensure a flawless, continuous flow of materials for large-scale allogenic manufacturing. You will coordinate staging of single-use bioreactors, raw materials and consumables, while maintaining the technical baseline to support manufacturing on the floor when campaigns scale up.

This role emphasizes logistics, material lifecycle management, and equipment readiness within a cGMP environment.