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Lonza · 17 hours ago

Biotechnologist I (Days - A Shift)

Portsmouth, NH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, and they are seeking motivated individuals to join their Upstream team as a Biotechnologist I. In this role, you will operate within a bioreactor suite, contributing to the production of life-saving medicines while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Production Operations: Set up, operate, and monitor core production equipment and processes, including Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) operations

Basic Lab Work & Material Handling: Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as monitoring pH, conductivity, and product sampling, and accurately transfer raw materials and chemicals across production areas

Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document all production activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)

Facility & Equipment Readiness: Maintain the cleanliness and organization of facilities and equipment, executing routine sanitization tasks and supporting 6S programs

Training & Development: Attain and maintain qualifications for all assigned tasks, actively keeping individual training plans up to date

Team & Administrative Support: Participate in essential administrative duties, including shift exchanges, meetings, email

Qualification

GMP complianceStandard Operating ProceduresBiotechnology experienceBasic lab workAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Must be comfortable asking questions and strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Strong attention to detail is essential for accurate execution of tasks

Preferred

AS/BS in Science-related fields is preferred

Prior experience in a GMP, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment is beneficial but not required

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PTO and more

Company

Lonza

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Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Founded in 1897

Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE

10001+ employees

http://www.lonza.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lonza has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2024 (3)

2022 (1)

2021 (3)

2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$444.8M

2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M

2020-12-07IPO

Leadership Team

Wolfgang Wienand

Chief Executive Officer

Alfons Ehinger

Founder

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