Supervisor, GMP and Technical Training

Lonza; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based pay

Role-based benefits

Training programs for staff

Job summary

Lonza in Houston, TX, is seeking a Training Specialist to design, develop, and deliver hands-on training for manufacturing personnel in a sterile environment. You will qualify and certify staff on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behavior, and GMP documentation, shaping training programs that support compliance and performance.

You will collaborate with SMEs and Manufacturing leadership, manage curricula and records, and assist with new product introductions and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 5-10 years of biotech/biopharma lab or manufacturing experience, preferably in a Cell Therapy manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent aseptic technique and cleanroom skills.
• Ability to perform aseptic gowning daily.
• Computer software skills (Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, TrackWise).
• Database and spreadsheet creation and maintenance.
• Organization, record keeping, and planning skills.
• People management and training methods.
• Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy, facilitation and delivery skills.
• Willingness to travel at least 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver training programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Qualify and certify manufacturing employees on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMP documentation practices.
• Maintain training curricula, qualification matrices, and training records per regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training plans.
• Conduct training effectiveness assessments and implement continuous improvements.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing employees through structured learning pathways.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop retraining materials and standard work documentation.
• Support deviation investigations related to training deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with new product introduction activities by developing and delivering training for new processes and equipment.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits as a training SME.
• Monitor training compliance and address overdue qualifications.
• Support both day shift and night shift based on business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Aseptic technique

Cleanroom skills

Gowning

Computer software skills

Database/spreadsheet creation

Organization/record keeping

People management/training methods

Cross-functional coordination

Travel 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Biotech

Tools

Cornerstone

Microsoft Office

TrackWise

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Houston, TX, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• Design, develop, and deliver instructor‑led, hands‑on, and on‑the‑jobtraining programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Qualify and certify manufacturing employees on production processes, aseptic techniques, cleanroom behaviors, equipment operation, and GMPdocumentation practices.
• Maintain training curricula, qualification matrices, and training records inaccordance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify skill gaps and developtargeted training plans.
• Conduct training effectiveness assessments and implement continuousimprovements to training programs.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing employees through structuredlearning pathways.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and revisetraining materials, job aids, and standard work documentation.
• Support deviation investigations related to training deficiencies andimplement corrective actions when required.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities by developing anddelivering training associated with new processes, equipment, andprocedures.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer auditsas a training subject matter expert.
• Monitor training compliance and proactively address overduequalifications.
• Support both day shift and night shift based on business needs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field
• 5-10 Years of experience if biotech/biopharma laboratory or manufacturing experience preferably in a Cell Therapy manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent Aseptic Technique and Cleanroom Skills
• Ability to perform aseptic gowning on a daily basis
• Computer software skills (i.e. Cornerstone, Microsoft Office, Trackwise)
• Database and spreadsheet creation and maintenance
• Organization, record keeping, and planning skills
• People management and training methods
• Able to assess and recommend training needs and training assignments/requirements/curricula.
• Ability to lead cross-functional consultation on training strategy, strong facilitation and delivery skills, and ability to coordinate complex training initiatives.
• Skilled in coaching, training, and facilitation practices
• Ability to travel at least 20% travel based on site location and or client visits

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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?

• 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, 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.