What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostics Technician position at Lonza?
Diagnostics Technician
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Join Lonza AG as a Diagnostics Technician in Greenwood, SC, USA. This position is responsible for the operation of hard capsule machines (HCM) that produce capsules for Lonza Greenwood. Contribute to our dedicated team's success and impact the life sciences industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate hard capsule machines (HCM) to produce capsules, adhering strictly to plant policies and safety guidelines.
- Perform tasks and responsibilities of an Operator Support Associate (OSA), Borsor Operator, and Quality Management Associate (QMA), including Vcaps Plus and Press-Fit.
- Operate cartons at Borsor, iBox, ILD, Unisor per Work Instructions & Lonza Manufacturing Order.
- As a QMA, operate the HCM, conduct quality checks, and disposition products based on sample results. Troubleshoot basic issues on the HCM.
- As an OSA, change GFTs at the HCM, maintain general housekeeping in production areas, and remove scrap from the HCM.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
- Work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed. Additional hours/days may be required based on business needs. Attendance in the plant site is considered essential.
Other Duties:
- Be flexible and willing to shift positions within the shift as needed.
- Meet expectations on Safety, Attendance, Teamwork, Quality, and Efficiency metrics.
Qualifications Required:
- High School Diploma
- Score 100 or below on the Color Test.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs.
- Basic computer skills.
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 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.