Core Technician I

Core Technician I

Join our team as a Core Technician I at Houston TX, supporting clinical-grade viral therapy production through hands-on aseptic manufacturing, cell culture, and purification in a GMP cleanroom environment to deliver life-changing medicines to patients on a 6-month contract.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

What you will do:

• Perform aseptic manufacturing activities, including cell culture, purification, formulation, and fill-finish operations for clinical-grade products.

• Support GMP production processes by operating manufacturing equipment and following established procedures and quality standards.

• Prepare buffers, media, and manufacturing components, including operating steam autoclave equipment.

• Complete and maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, including batch records, specifications, forms, change controls, deviations, and standard operating procedures.

• Execute cell banking and viral product processing activities while maintaining compliance with aseptic techniques and cleanroom practices.

• Assist with equipment validation, manufacturing changeovers, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and production data collection.

• Maintain cleanroom environments through stocking, set-up, organization, and adherence to GMP requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.

• Experience using aseptic techniques, cell culture methods, or laboratory procedures is preferred.

• Ability to qualify for and work in a Class 10,000 cleanroom environment while following gowning requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records in a regulated environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn manufacturing and quality systems.

• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.