Operations Technician (Biotech)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.
Lonza Salisbury is actively seeking an operations Technician who will perform procedures involved in pyrogen-free tube processing area, the horse shoe crab bleeding area, and the horseshoe crab blood processing laboratory. Additionally, will complete work as assigned by the Facility Manager or as directed by the lead technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in development and follow through on production schedules.
Monitor supply inventories and production shipments.
Perform aseptic production techniques.
Aseptically bleed horseshoe crabs according to SOPs and complete necessary documentation.
Assist in the production of pyrogen free tubes according to SOPs.
Assist in the Processing Room, carrying out all required procedures as outlined in the SOPs.
Complete all required documentation with accuracy.
Assist in the cleaning and preparation of glassware. Run ovens to de-pyrogenate glassware.
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent is desirable; AA in Biological Sciences with working experience in a production environment or HS and significant experience working in a production environment.
Able to follow written procedures and carry out those procedures to completeness.
Organization skills, time management skills, regular attendance.
Interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, team oriented, able to work independently.
Able to multi-task
Team work - willing to work closely with others to meet departmental objectives.
Math and computer skills.
We recognize that attracting, developing and retaining the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this onsite position is $38,000.00 – $60,000.00. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities; while also allowing for differentiation on performance based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at the company between the lower and the middle part of the applicable range. We tailor our offers within the range based on job-related factors, including organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic area and the selected candidate's experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and/or communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. This range is only inclusive of base salary, and base pay is just one component of Lonza's total compensation package for employees. Full-time employees are eligible to receive a performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.
Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
