Aseptic Training Specialist - Cell TherapyLocation: Portsmouth, NH, USA.
Schedule: Day Shift, 4-Day, 10-hour shift (0600 - 1530).
Specific days to be confirmed by the Hiring Manager.
We are seeking a high-performing internal candidate to join our leadership fabric in Portsmouth, NH, as an Aseptic Training Specialist. This strategic "step-up" role is responsible for the technical mentorship of our manufacturing teams, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure all personnel are masters of the aseptic craft. The ideal candidate must be a recognized role model for aseptic behavior, possess a passion for coaching, and be committed to driving a "Quality First" culture across the Cell Therapy asset.
What will you get?- An agile career and dynamic working culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Professional Upgrade: Transition from technical execution to a strategic mentorship and site-leadership role.
- Strategic Schedule: A 4-day week that allows you to beat the morning rush and enjoy three consistent days off.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as PTO and more
Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you'll do:- Aseptic Certification & Training: Administer and lead the aseptic behavior certification program for all employees entering manufacturing environments, including facilities and cleaning staff.
- Shop-Floor Coaching: Conduct regular GEMBA walks and real-time observations to reinforce correct gowning and aseptic techniques among the production teams.
- Hands-on Mentorship: Act as the primary hands-on trainer inside classified/aseptic manufacturing areas, transitioning complex theory into flawless floor execution.
- Process Monitoring: Monitor Aseptic Process Simulations (APS) and commercial runs to identify training gaps and continuously improve existing methodologies.
- Curriculum Development: Act as the Asset's POC for consulting on curriculum development for new roles, OJT materials, and cross-asset training projects.
- Investigation Support: Provide "Human Factor" expertise during microbial deviation investigations, assisting in the development of action plans to improve team technique.
- Regulatory & Audit Support: Serve as a technical SME during regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA) and maintain an elite knowledge of emerging cGMP aseptic standards.
What we're looking for:- Experience: Proven technical mastery in Grade B cleanroom environments and a flawless personal record of aseptic interventions.
- Leadership Traits: Recognized by peers as an "Aseptic Role Model" with the courage to provide honest, constructive feedback to drive behavioral change.
- Coaching Ability: A natural passion for teaching and the ability to mentor others in a way that fosters excellence rather than policing.
- Integrity: A deep, uncompromising commitment to the GMP mindset and the promotion of a site-wide Quality Culture.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; AS/BS in Science-related fields is preferred.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
