Senior Biotechnologist Associate II (Days - A Shift)

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Senior Biotechnologist Associate II for a site-based role in Portsmouth, NH. You will provide technical expertise, support operational excellence, and mentor colleagues to drive continuous improvement in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

The position features a Rotational Day Shift, with a 2 on/2 off/3 on pattern and weekend pay where applicable. A strong safety, quality, and compliance mindset is essential, along with collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; science-related degree preferred for advancement.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for manufacturing processes and equipment within your area of expertise.
• Support the safe and compliant execution of manufacturing operations in a GMP environment.
• Partner with customer and internal teams to support technical transfer and process implementation.
• Train, mentor, and support manufacturing colleagues on new equipment, systems, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, systems, and process challenges to maintain operational excellence.
• Support production documentation, electronic batch record review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in science

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Senior Biotechnologist Associate II (Days - A Shift)

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Senior Biotechnologist Associate II

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, s ite-based role

Join Lonza as a Senior Biotechnologist Associate II and play a key role in delivering life-changing therapies to patients around the world. In this senior manufacturing position, you will provide technical expertise , support operational excellence, and help drive continuous improvement within our manufacturing operations. This is an exciting opportunity to influence production success, mentor colleagues, and contribute to innovative biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Schedule:

Shift: Rotational Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (repeating cycle)

Weekend shifts include additional pay.

What you will get

An agile career and dynamic working culture.

The opportunity to contribute to the manufacture of life-changing therapies .

Exposure to advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.

Opportunities to mentor colleagues and develop technical leadership skills.

An inclusive and ethical workplace.

Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

What you will do:

Act as a subject matter expert for manufacturing processes and equipment within your area of expertise.

Support the safe and compliant execution of manufacturing operations in a GMP environment.

Partner with customer and internal teams to support technical transfer and process implementation.

Train, mentor, and support manufacturing colleagues on new equipment, systems, and processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.

Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, systems, and process challenges to maintain operational excellence.

Support production documentation, electronic batch record review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we are looking for:

High school diploma required ; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferred.

Significant experience in manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated environment.

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience supporting process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Ability to work effectively across teams and build strong working relationships.

Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and continuous learning.

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.