Cell Culture Process Engineer

Lonza Group; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for professional growth

Mentorship and technical ownership

Competitive compensation and high perf

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Cell Culture Process Engineer to join the R&D Strategic Innovation Accelerator team. This site-based role focuses on designing scalable mammalian bioprocesses and solving complex challenges to advance next-generation biomanufacturing.

You will design experiments, operate bioreactor labs, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and contribute to technology transfer while maintaining safety and high-quality records.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of bioprocessing, cell culture, or process development experience.
• Experience with bioreactors and upstream process development.
• Knowledge of downstream processes such as chromatography, filtration or purification.
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with experimental design principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in bioprocess development by designing and executing experiments in a state-of-the-art mammalian bioreactor lab environment.
• Apply scientific and engineering expertise to solve complex challenges using principles of cell biology, biochemistry, mass and energy transfer, and process modeling.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced bioprocessing technologies while developing proficiency in bioreactor lab operations, specialized equipment, and best practices.
• Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional teams to drive impactful innovation across biomanufacturing subspecialties.
• Champion continuous improvements by evaluating equipment, workflow processes, and laboratory systems to drive our lab culture of valuing safety, rigor, and efficiency.
• Communicate technical insights and project outcomes through presentations, reports, and interactions with internal stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent / teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon, USA.

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.

We are looking for a talented Cell Culture Process Engineer to join our R&D Strategic Innovation Accelerator team. In this role, you will help drive next-generation biomanufacturing solutions by designing scalable processes and solving complex technical challenges.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get

• An agile career in a dynamic and innovation-focused environment
• The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biomanufacturing technologies
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued
• Competitive compensation and recognition for high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and technical ownership
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams and advanced R&D capabilities

What you will do

• Drive innovation in bioprocess development by designing and executing experiments in a state-of-the-art mammalian bioreactor lab environment.
• Apply scientific and engineering expertise to solve complex challenges using principles of cell biology, biochemistry, mass and energy transfer, and process modeling.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced bioprocessing technologies while developing proficiency in bioreactor lab operations, specialized equipment, and best practices.
• Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional teams to drive impactful innovation across biomanufacturing subspecialties
• Champion continuous improvements by evaluating equipment, workflow processes, and laboratory systems to drive our lab culture of valuing safety, rigor, and efficiency.
• Communicate technical insights and project outcomes through presentations, reports, and interactions with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Take ownership of laboratory operations, leading routine lab activities, maintaining high-quality records, and contributing to technology transfer and process advancement initiatives.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in bioprocessing, cell culture, or process development
• Experience working with bioreactors and upstream process development
• Working knowledge of downstream processes such as chromatography, filtration, or purification
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with experimental design principles
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and apply engineering concepts in a lab setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

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.

Reference: R77196

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.