Logistics Specialist II-Dispensing (Nights) (Biotech)

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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 dedicated 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!

This position is based on site at our Portsmouth facility on the following bi-weekly shift schedule. All shifts are 7pm-7am.

Week 1: Sun, Wed, Thurs

Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

The Logistics Specialist II will be required to perform and monitor all dispensing processes and weighs, including liquid, powder (hazardous and non-hazardous), acids and bases. All processes will be completed per cGMP guidelines to support the manufacture of therapeutic proteins (API).

What you will do:

• All tasks will be completed while gowned and wearing required PPE while working in a Class C environment.

• Attain a basic understanding of cGMP compliance while training under close supervision, demonstrating aseptic technique and cross contamination awareness in handling of products and materials.
• Follow and adhere to all written procedures (SOPs), monitor equipment and processes, perform basic laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity, and sampling as required.
• Execute process recipes.
• Qualify for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan.
• Qualify for and perform required functions and scheduled cleans on all Dispensing equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization.
• Perform peer, First Level Reviews of completed eDispense orders/kits, upon completion of WBT and LQM/PM signoff by area trainer.
• Report to production via written and electronic documents in accordance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) and good documentation practice (GDPs). Complete documentation reviews as appropriate.
• Prepare materials for transport and delivery to manufacturing suites. Perform material movements both physically and in software systems.
• Participate in Safety Inspections and submit safety observations to provide safer working conditions for self and others.
• Administrative tasks to include attendance at shift exchange and required meetings, sending/receiving of emails, and participation in assigned projects.
• Performs other duties as they are assigned to support Logistics Team.

What you will bring to Lonza:

• Associate's degree preferred, and/or equivalent experience related to Dispensing Technician work

• Ability to safely lift an excess of 25 lbs.

• Use of Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Abide by the specified requirements, including gowning throughout the shift.

• Works as an active member of team

• Able to learn quickly

• Able to interpret data

• Possesses critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities

• Expresses values of the company in a positive manner.

• Constructive proactive communication.

• Positive team-oriented attitude.

• Excellent work record (includes tardiness and absenteeism record).

• Attention to detail, producing minimal error rate.

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.