US02 Lonza Biologics Inc.
Engineering Co-Op (Architecture)
Our Lonza Portsmouth site is a clinical-to-commercial, multi-product manufacturing facility located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, only 56 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. The site, which employs over 1,000 employees, is a custom manufacturer of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins using mammalian cell culture. We offer an onsite cafeteria, unlimited coffee (hot, iced and lattes), as well as a delicious outdoor grill in the summer. The city of Portsmouth is a quintessential New England seaport town, home to many restaurants, breweries, museums, and theaters. The ocean and mountains are nearby and we have major cities close by (Boston, Portland, and Manchester).
Key Accountabilities and Duties:
· Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements
· Develop a basic understanding of the cGMP fermentation and purification processes and equipment
· Supports engineering in resolution of major equipment breakdowns and quality issues
· Provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process equipment.
· Gain experience within biologics industry
· Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes
· Assist with tech transfer of new processes into the facility
· Assist with modifying/developing preventative maintenance plans and creating spare parts
· Assist with the planning and execution of plant projects involving equipment changes and process improvements
· Execute commissioning protocols (installation, operation, CIP/SIP, wet testing)
· Complete change request tasks to support project completion
· Assist the Quality department with deviation investigations
· Participate in root cause analysis investigations for equipment issues
· Assist with completion of CAPA actions
· Review/revise Engineering and Manufacturing related SOP's, work instructions, and maintenance assessments/procedures as a result of CAPA, equipment/process changes, and error prevention activities.
· Initiate updates to Engineering documents including engineering drawings
· Author commissioning protocols (installation, operation, CIP/SIP, wet testing).
· Remain up to date on all assigned training activities
· Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Required Qualifications/Skills:
· High School Diploma or Equivalent; pursuing BS in Engineering Discipline
· Preferred area of study: Chemical Engineering
· Completion of sophomore year (typically 60 credits)
· Education in the application of engineering principles to plant systems; Biopharmaceutical/process experience preferred, but not required at this level..
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Communication Skills
Ability to effectively communicate via writing and oral communication at all levels. Express ideas effectively in individual and group situations (including non-verbal communication).
Project Management Skills
Ability to learn and demonstrate project management skills in their work.
Analysis/Problem Assessment
Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships from a base of information. Relate and compare data from different sources and identify cause and effect relationships.
Technical Knowledge
Ability to evaluate engineering problems and be able to devise cause and affect relationships and propose solutions. Develops knowledge of other departments and how engineering work impacts them.
Follow-up
Ability to keep customers/requesters and management apprised of status of work under your direction. Ability to maneuver around hurdles to accomplish goals/tasks
Planning/Work Management
Ability to establish a project plan that outlines the course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal. Ability to learn Lonza's systems to complete work tasks.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Works effectively on cross-functional teams and in a fast paced environment.
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 it is 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.