Portsmouth has potential - Manufacturing Associate I Lonza Employee Review

4.0
21 May 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-good benefits -adheres to cGMP procedures -direct supervisor is very supportive

Cons

-upper management does not pay much attention to what is actually occurring on the floor -promotions are supposed to be based on tenure and performance - often they are based on favoritism -QA does not communicate well with production staff and is constantly changing their guidelines/policies without telling manufacturing

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Cons

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4.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
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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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