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Location: This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX.

Available Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 12-hour overnight rotating schedule.

The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician I - Cell Therapy is responsible for supporting GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing activities through environmental monitoring of cleanroom operations for clinical and commercial cell therapy products. This role helps maintain a compliant manufacturing environment by performing environmental monitoring activities, supporting cleanroom readiness, reviewing monitoring data, and collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

What you will get:

This is a competitive hourly position. 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 (PTO).
Night shift premium eligibility.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

Perform Environmental Monitoring activities in support of GMP production of cell therapy products and operator qualification activities.
Coordinate environmental monitoring equipment needs with Quality Control Environmental Monitoring and other internal departments.
Draft, complete, and review environmental monitoring documentation and monitoring data records.
Prepare environmental monitoring materials and components, including operation of steam autoclaves.
Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment supporting clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing.
Utilize environmental monitoring equipment including Solair systems, ApexZ50 units, and active particle counters.
Provide accurate data and support investigations related to environmental monitoring excursions.
Maintain inventory of environmental monitoring supplies and related materials.
Support cleanroom readiness, aseptic operations, and additional monitoring activities as required.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements.

What we are looking for:

Experience from 0 to 4 years in a cGMP manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or cell therapy environment.
High School Diploma required.
Associate Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Environmental Monitoring experience preferred.
Experience in biopharmaceutical or cell therapy manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
Understanding of cGMP principles and regulated manufacturing environments.
Ability to perform aseptic manipulations and gowning procedures while maintaining cleanroom compliance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Strong organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality systems software.
Ability to stand for extended periods and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing production priorities.

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.