Calibration Technician 2 (Night Shift)
Lonza · Portsmouth, NH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Lonza (pharma & life sciences) in Portsmouth, NH. Perform routine calibration and maintenance work as assigned by Calibration Manager, supervisor, or Lead.
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- FDA / GMP, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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- Experience asked
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- Root cause 37%
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This plant: Lonza in Portsmouth
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What you will do
· Perform all work safely, adhering to GMP guidelines, SOP’s and work instructions.
· Perform routine calibration and maintenance work as assigned by Calibration Manager, supervisor, or Lead.
· Perform on demand calibration, repairs, and troubleshooting throughout the Portsmouth facility to ensure an inspection readiness state at all times.
· Complete safety and cGMP training including classes, reads, and technical requirements.
· Complete tasks and documentation using SAP, DMS, QMS, Excel, word or other software tools as required per GMP guidelines.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
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Calibration Specialist, Level 2 (Night Shift)
Location: Portsmouth, NH. The shift schedule is from 6pm-6am each week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday (8 hours overtime every other week and 20% pay differential for the Night Shift).
The Calibration Specialist, Level 2 ensures instrumentation compliance by safely executing monthly planned maintenance and on-demand calibration tasks in accordance with cGMP procedures. This role requires foundational knowledge of electrical theory, troubleshooting, and instrumentation, along with proficiency in calibration software and Lonza processes.
What you will get
· An agile career and dynamic working culture.
· An inclusive and ethical workplace.
· Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
· 401(k) matching plan.
· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
What we are looking for
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· years of calibration, metrology and instrumentation experience.
· Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
· Basic communication protocol knowledge.
· Basic computer skills and mechanical knowledge.
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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.