MSAT Process Engineer III
Lonza · Portsmouth, NH
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
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A senior process role at Lonza (pharma & life sciences) in Portsmouth, NH. In this role, you will lead process support and technology transfer activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive operational excellence across biologics manufacturing.
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in New Hampshire: typical posted base $97k–$165k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 16 process engineer openings in New Hampshire, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
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Typical $97k–$165k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
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- ✓ Root cause 75%
- Lean 63%
- Six Sigma 56%
- Tooling 56%
- SPC 44%
- MES 38%
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This plant: Lonza in Portsmouth
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What you will do
- ◆Lead manufacturing process support and technology transfer activities for biologics manufacturing programs.
- ◆Analyze manufacturing data, monitor process performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- ◆Investigate process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and develop effective corrective actions.
- ◆Author and review process documentation, batch records, technical reports, and change controls.
- ◆Assess process changes and support activities related to product quality, compliance, and lot release.
- ◆Represent MSAT on project teams and interact with internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory auditors.
- ◆Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on process support activities.
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MSAT Process Engineer III
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Monday-Friday 1st Shift
Join Lonza's Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team and play a critical role in supporting the manufacture of life-changing therapies. In this role, you will lead process support and technology transfer activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive operational excellence across biologics manufacturing.
What you will get
- •An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- •Opportunities to work on commercial biologics manufacturing and technology transfer programs.
- •Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams.
- •Professional development and growth opportunities within a global life sciences organization.
- •A collaborative and inclusive workplace built on respect, accountability, and innovation.
- •Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits programs.
- •The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide.
What we are looking for
- •Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- •Master's degree or PhD is preferred.
- •Experience supporting manufacturing, process development, process scale-up, or technology transfer activities.
- •Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and biotechnology manufacturing environments.
- •Experience analyzing complex manufacturing data and solving technical process challenges.
- •Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- •Experience with mammalian cell culture, aseptic processing, chromatography, or filtration technologies is preferred.
About Lonza
Every day, our teams across the world develop and manufacture life-changing therapies that improve the lives of millions of patients. By combining scientific expertise, operational excellence, and a commitment to innovation, we help our customers bring breakthrough treatments to market and deliver meaningful impact for patients worldwide.
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.