Location: Vacaville, CA – onsite
We are actively recruiting candidates to participate in our 2026 On-site Internship program. This position is 12 weeks in length and will immerse you in the culture and operations of Lonza Vacaville.
The internship begins in May/June and ends in August. Potential interns must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week throughout the summer.
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The Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT), Upstream Processing group provides technical oversight of new and existing processes in the Lonza 12k and 25k bioreactor facilities. This includes but is not limited to defining operating conditions for incoming cell culture processes and monitoring performance of commercial cell culture processes.
What you will get:
The full-time hourly rate for this position is expected to range between $26 -$38. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge.
What you will do:
Working with engineers and specialists to learn the science behind cell culture and purification unit operations of the manufacturing process.
Translating process requirements from donor process descriptions into site specific operating procedures.
Performing gap analyses between donor site and Vacaville site to determine validation study requirements
Assisting in laboratory operations, including process buffer and chromatography column preparation, maintaining analytical equipment and monitoring of cell culture and purification step performance.
Completing lab-scale experiments for cell culture, chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration and normal flow filtration operations.
Coordinating and participating in design and execution of process characterization and validation studies.
Documenting lab activities in electronic notebook, authoring test plan and technical reports, and presenting experiment outcomes in group meetings.
What we are looking for:
Completion of junior year (typically 90 credits) towards a B.S. degree in a related field
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) required
Must currently be enrolled in BS or MS Academic Program
Problem solving and team collaboration
Self-motivation and the ability to contribute as a team member
Ability to organize, plan and execute projects
Research skills and attention to detail
Work Environment
This job will primarily entail computer and desk work. This job position may involves working in a laboratory setting with potential hazardous chemicals and other laboratory related hazards. All employees must practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
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.
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At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
