Senior Manufacturing Technician - Bioprocess

Job description

Location: Vacaville, CA 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. Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA, as a Senior Manufacturing Technician – Bioprocess and be part of a hard-working team dedicated to producing innovative bio-therapeutic medicines. This role offers an ambitious opportunity to collaborate with highly automated production systems and contribute to our world-class operations. At Lonza, we strictly follow cGMP and SOP standards, ensuring our processes meet the highest regulatory requirements. What you will get The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $ 47,250 to $78,750 . In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer: Performance-related bonus Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) matching plan Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee assistance programs Paid Time Off Shift Model : 6:30a-7:30p or 6:30p-7:30a What you will do Operate and maintain production systems in a cGMP environment, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance with regulatory standards. Manage inventory and process systems, maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety and environmental protocols are followed. Participate in the production of mammalian cell culture products across various areas, including upstream (seed train, media preparation, fermentation, harvest) and/or downstream (buffer preparation, chromatography, filtration). Perform dispensing of components, handle hazardous materials, and clean/sterilize equipment and fixed tank systems. Support Right-First-Time operations with detailed documentation and timely issue resolution. Use automation for production tasks, meet production demands, and collaborate effectively with the team. What we are looking for High School Diploma or GED Required AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred. 3-6 years of experience desirable. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Strong attention to detail and dedication to flawless documentation practices. Ability to determine and successfully implement solutions to process issues. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. 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. Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.