Research Associate III

Location: Pearland, TX, USA

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there is no single way of doing things. Our greatest strength is our people working together to develop ideas that help businesses help people. In return, we empower our teams to own their careers and make a meaningful impact on the world.

In this role, you will support the development of innovative cell therapy processes by conducting experiments, analyzing results, and contributing to process development activities.

What you will get

• An agile career with opportunities for professional growth

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

• Competitive compensation that rewards performance

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous paid time off and holiday programs

• Access to learning and development resources

What you will do

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 2–4 years of experience in bioprocessing or cell therapy development

• Strong hands-on experience with cell therapy manufacturing and process development, including pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), immune cells, and other primary cell types.

• Demonstrated expertise in closed aseptic processing, including sterile welding, sealing, tubing assemblies, sampling, and contamination control practices. Bioreactor experience is a plus

• Experience operating single-use bioprocessing equipment and unit operations such as perfusion, continuous centrifugation, automated magnetic cell separation, buffer exchange, and volume reduction.

• Proficiency in sterile cell culture techniques and routine manipulation of mammalian cell cultures within controlled environments.

• Experience with GMP documentation, technical writing, strong verbal and written communication skills, and statistical data analysis

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong agility

What we are looking for

• Strong hands-on experience with cell therapy manufacturing and process development, including pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), immune cells, and other primary cell types.

• Demonstrated expertise in closed aseptic processing, including sterile welding, sealing, tubing assemblies, sampling, and contamination control practices.

• Experience operating single-use bioprocessing equipment and unit operations such as perfusion, continuous centrifugation, automated magnetic cell separation, buffer exchange, and volume reduction.

• Proficiency in sterile cell culture techniques and routine manipulation of mammalian cell cultures within controlled environments.

• Experience designing experiments, performing statistical data analysis, and interpreting process performance data.

• Strong technical documentation, data reporting, and presentation skills within regulated development or manufacturing environments.

• Experience working within cGMP environments and collaborating across Manufacturing, Quality, Analytical, and Project Management functions.

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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

Swiss contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing biologics, cell, and gene therapy production services.

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