Senior Process Associate – Production Support

NL - Geleen April 8, 2026 Full Time Workday Recruiting

 

Senior Process Associate – Production Support

Geleen, Netherlands

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.

As a Senior Process Associate within Production Support, you play a key role in supporting manufacturing activities in a GMP cleanroom environment. In this hands-on role, you execute process-related tasks, guide team members and contribute to maintaining high quality and efficiency standards. You act as a go-to person on the floor and support continuous improvement within the team. This role is an excellent next step for operators looking to grow into a more senior and guiding position.

What you will get

  • A hands-on role within a GMP cleanroom manufacturing environment.
  • The opportunity to act as a senior team member and point of contact on the floor.
  • Close collaboration with Manufacturing, QA and QC teams.
  • Opportunities to develop towards lead or specialist roles within Lonza.
  • A dynamic and team-oriented working environment.
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
  • A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
     

What you will do

  • Execute production support activities in a cleanroom environment in line with GMP standards.
  • Act as a first point of contact for operators on process-related questions.
  • Provide guidance and on-the-job training to team members.
  • Support and initiate deviations, CAPAs and change requests.
  • Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
  • Perform and support equipment checks and (re)qualifications.
  • Assist with material handling, cleanroom support activities and periodic cleanings.
     

What we are looking for

  • MBO, HBO or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical or related field.
  • Experience working in a GMP or cleanroom environment is preferred.
  • Experience in production support, manufacturing or logistics within pharma/biotech is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership in daily operations.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to guide and support team members.
  • A structured, accurate and hands-on working style.
  • A proactive and team-oriented mindset with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
     

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.

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.

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How to Get Hired at Lonza

  • Lonza is the world's largest pure-play biopharma CDMO, headquartered in Basel and operating roughly 30+ manufacturing sites globally. It manufactures other companies' drugs and is best known publicly for being Moderna's lead COVID-19 vaccine partner at Visp.
  • The company is in the middle of a major strategic reset: CEO Pierre-Alain Ruffieux departed in late 2023 under shareholder pressure, Wolfgang Wienand (ex-Siegfried CEO) took over in June 2024, the CHI division was sold to Bain Capital for ~CHF 2.6B, and the Vacaville California site was acquired from Roche/Genentech for ~$1.2B.
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