Hourly Upstream Manufacturing Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Manufacturing Service Associate (All Experience Levels - Days)

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

At Lonza Portsmouth, you won't just make medicine-you'll help shape the future of how it's made. Our site brings together personalized Cell Therapy and large-scale Mammalian biologics manufacturing, producing both patient-specific therapies and biologic medicines used around the world. This unique environment offers opportunities to grow your career across multiple technologies, platforms, and manufacturing modalities.

As we continue to grow, we are actively hiring Manufacturing Associates across all experience levels to support our Cell Therapy, Upstream Manufacturing, and Downstream Manufacturing operations. Successful candidates may be aligned to a specific production area based on business needs, skills, and experience while gaining opportunities to expand their technical expertise across multiple manufacturing platforms.

This role follows a 12-hour day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on a rotating schedule of alternating days: two on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off (repeating cycle).

What you will get

• Meaningful work that helps deliver life-changing therapies to patients worldwide

• Cross-platform career growth opportunities across Cell Therapy and Mammalian Manufacturing

• World-class training in aseptic processing, upstream operations, and downstream purification

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Opportunities for technical advancement, leadership development, and continuous learning

• Lonza benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Operate manufacturing equipment and execute production processes in accordance with cGMP requirements

• Support Cell Therapy, Upstream, and/or Downstream manufacturing operations, including aseptic processing, bioreactor operations, purification, and filtration activities

• Monitor manufacturing processes and perform in-process testing such as pH, conductivity, sampling, and process monitoring

• Perform equipment setup, operation, cleaning, sanitization, CIP, and SIP activities

• Complete batch records and production documentation in accordance with GMP and GDP requirements

• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues while supporting deviations, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Train, mentor, and support team members as experience and role level progress

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, food production, laboratory operations, military technical roles, or other regulated industries preferred

• Experience in cGMP, cleanroom, aseptic, upstream, downstream, cell therapy, biologics, or related manufacturing environments is a plus

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and compliance

• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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.