Good stepping stone - Manufacturing Biotechnologist Lonza Employee Review

3.0
16 Mar 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly entry requirement, lot of opportunities to learn from different type of product from different customer.

Cons

Lot of people not doing actual job but like to show off. Capped yearly bonus.

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5.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

great on/off Rotating schedule the most you will work in a row is 3 days.

Cons

Night shift can be hard to handle with family.

4.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lots to learn about producing API's via fermentation in bioreactors. Lots of room for career growth towards other departments and positions, from the business to the research. Good pay and lots of benefits are offered, such as dental, vision, and medical insurance; they also have a weight-loss program that I'm taking advantage of. Quality is prioritized, so there is no pressure to learn quickly, work faster, or meet quotas to do a good job. Teams are reliable, especially when learning the ropes; they'd be a part of the job I'd miss most if I leave.

Cons

Take careful consideration and be transparent with the supervisors if you're still exploring, as it's not an entry-level job that can hire and train new people at a fast pace all the time (I'm comparing this to retail and fast-food places, though). I live an hour away and work night shift, 7 pm to 7 am, thus the total amount of hours away from home is 14 hours. Please consider your mental endurance as well as your physical endurance for the night shift, as this job requires you to be on your feet, think critically, and can challenge one's work-home life balance.

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