Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift

About this role

Manufacturing Operator Tampa, FL — Onsite

Join Lonza Tampa as we implement brand‑new processes that directly support our mission to enhance lives worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑impact operations while developing your skills in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

What you will get • An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• Opportunities to contribute to brand‑new packaging and labeling operations.

The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for providing support functions to the manufacturing process, including packaging, materials handling either under cGMP conditions or in compliance with company policies and procedures.

What you will do • Competent in performing activities such as raw material dispensing, sampling, media and buffer preparation, filter installation and sample preparation and submission independently.

• Coordinate and perform activities including receiving and sorting return product and rework.

• Disposal of product in accordance to the local regulations.

• Perform tasks such as packing, materials handling, operate and maintain equipment in the respective areas of work.

• Able to do trouble shooting in respective areas of work.

• Identify areas for improvement and make recommendation.

• Mentor less experienced workers to help them use production equipment or resolve problems.

• Adhere to all defined Safety and Sustainability requirements and expectations and seek clarification whenever Safety and Sustainability requirements and expectations are either unknown or unclear.

• Promptly report identified Safety and Sustainability issues, problems, deficiencies, errors, incidents, and/or opportunities to management and correct where possible

• Stop work where deemed necessary to maintain safety.

What we are looking for • HS Diploma or GED

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP environment preferred.

• Familiarity with cleaning and sanitizing

• Ability to maintain professional, positive, and confidential interactions with sponsors and partners while adhering to regulatory requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to proactively stop work to ensure safety.

• Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned.

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to high‑quality, compliant operations.

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.

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