Biotechnologist ; Night - B Shift

Biotechnologist I – Downstream (2k Asset, Night Shift)

Location:

Portsmouth, NH, USA.

Start your career in life sciences on our Night Shift (7 PM – 7 AM) as part of the 2k Downstream team. In this foundational role, you will be trained to perform the critical purification steps of medicine manufacturing—learning how to take raw biological materials and refine them into high-purity life‑saving treatments.

• Comprehensive Training:
  We provide the tools and mentorship to turn your curiosity into a specialized career in biotech.
• Night Shift Differential:
  Competitive pay increase for those working the 7 PM – 7 AM schedule.
• Agile Culture: A dynamic, fast‑paced environment where every night brings new learning opportunities.
• Full Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

• Downstream Execution:
  Support the purification of therapeutic proteins using specialized equipment, including chromatography columns and filtration systems.
• Equipment Preparation:
  Set up, clean, and sterilize manufacturing equipment using Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) and Steam‑in‑Place (SIP) procedures to ensure a contamination‑free process.
• Laboratory Tasks:
  Perform essential testing on product samples, including monitoring pH and conductivity levels.
• Material Management:
  Safely move and prepare the buffers and chemicals required for the night's production run.
• Documentation:
  Learn and apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) by accurately recording data in real‑time in accordance with cGMP regulations.
• Facility Care:
  Maintain a clean and organized production suite, supporting 6S standards to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with your shift team and participate in shift handovers to ensure a seamless transition of the 2k production schedule.

• Schedule:
  
  Ability to work a rotating night shift (7 PM – 7 AM). Our rotation follows a predictable pattern:
  Work 2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off. This schedule ensures consistent time off and includes every other weekend.
• Early‑Career Mindset:
  This is a foundational role. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, reliable, and excited to enter the biotechnology industry.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is a plus but not necessary for those with a strong desire to learn.
• Reliability:
  Ability to consistently work the 7 PM – 7 AM rotational night shift (which includes some weekends and holidays).
• Technical Aptitude: A mechanical curiosity and the ability to follow complex, step‑by‑step written instructions.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to stand for long periods and work in a cleanroom environment, which includes wearing specialized protective gowning.
• Communication:
  Good verbal and written communication skills for reporting and team coordination.

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.

Ready to start your journey in life sciences? Apply now.

Reference: R72784