Location: Vacaville, CA
The Pharmaceutical Material Specialist is responsible for the dispensing of raw materials liquids and powders (hazardous and non-hazardous), acids/bases, under cGMP conditions to support the manufacture of therapeutic proteins (API).
What you will get:
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $ 58,000 to $92,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
Performance‑related bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance, as well as short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Paid Time Off
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
What you will do:
Safely operate material handling equipment (forklifts, drum lifters/conditioners, pallet jacks); serve as SME and trainer for material handling.
Act as SME for key business and support systems (DCS, POMS, SAP, LIMS, Condor, PQS).
Serve as Change Owner; create, revise, and maintain critical SOPs and related documentation.
Lead and facilitate process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Act as technical trainer and mentor, providing group and individual training and supporting training material development.
Ensure strict compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and regulatory expectations; represent the area as an SME during inspections.
Exercise strong decision‑making and ownership to resolve process issues and collaborate with leadership to prevent recurrence.
What we are looking for:
Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Ensures full compliance with GMP standards, SOPs, and site training requirements.
Adheres strictly to all EHS rules, site policies, risk assessments, and maintains up‑to‑date safety training.
Demonstrates strong numeracy, literacy, and accuracy in all warehouse tasks.
Brings proven warehouse experience, including working with SOPs and SAP WMS/ERP systems.
Shows solid understanding of both EHS and GMP expectations within operational environments.
Highly motivated, able to meet tight deadlines without compromising compliance, and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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.