Entry-Level QC Analytical Chemist — Bend, OR

Lonza; Bend (OR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Compensation programs

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Quality Control (QC) Analytical Chemist to join a cGMP-regulated laboratory. You will perform routine analytical testing to ensure our raw materials and finished products meet the highest quality and safety standards.

The role is fully on-site; a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field is required. You will operate instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and support method transfer under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or closely related scientific discipline.
• Foundational understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and cGMP regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and basic troubleshooting for analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and electronic laboratory systems (LIMS).
• This role is fully on-site to foster close collaboration and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Routine Sample Testing: execute testing for the release of raw materials, in-process intermediates, and finished products, and test cleaning validation samples.
• Laboratory Operations: perform basic wet chemistry and laboratory operations following safety and cGMP protocols.
• Instrumentation: operate and maintain analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, Dissolution) for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Method Support: assist in development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods under supervision.
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP): maintain ALCOA-compliant records and peer-review laboratory notebooks.
• Quality Documentation: draft, review, and update SOPs, BTPs, and validation protocols under supervision.
• Compliance & Auditing: support audits by maintaining an audit-ready work environment.

Skills

Analytical chemistry techniques

cGMP regulations

GDP

LIMS

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Dissolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Dissolution

LIMS

Job description

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Quality Control (QC) Analytical Chemist to join a cGMP-regulated laboratory. You will perform routine analytical testing to ensure our raw materials and finished products meet the highest quality and safety standards.

The role is fully on-site; a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field is required. You will operate instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and support method transfer under supervision.