Experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

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

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon seeks an Experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician to support clinical manufacturing and product development. You will learn and own process equipment, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to transfers, calibrations, and documentation in a regulated setting.

The role emphasizes GDP, SOP adherence, safety, and continuous improvement within a collaborative cross-functional team. This is a full-time on-site position in Bend, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments and documentation practices.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical manufacturing and product development for trial materials.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and own process equipment and spaces.
• Maintain manufacturing areas, assist with transfers and calibration.
• Prepare documentation, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and site safety requirements.

Skills

GMP experience

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

SOPs

GDP (Good Documentation Practices)

Job description

Experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

United States, Bend (Oregon)

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician to join their Early Phase Clinical Manufacturing team. This role offers the outstanding opportunity to contribute to world-class pharmaceutical innovations, while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you are ambitious and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our mission to improve lives.

What You Will Get:

• Opportunity to contribute to the development and manufacture of innovative pharmaceutical products.
• Hands‑on experience supporting clinical manufacturing and product development activities across multiple scales.
• Exposure to cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, and technical operations.
• Ownership of manufacturing process equipment and involvement in equipment lifecycle management.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• A collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
• Experience working within a regulated cGMP environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance.

What You Will Do:

Manufacturing & Process Support

• Support pharmaceutical product and process development through the manufacture of clinical trial materials.
• Execute manufacturing activities in accordance with approved procedures and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Establish subject matter expertise in the assembly, operation, cleaning, and troubleshooting of process equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of manufacturing areas and support maintenance and calibration activities.
• Participate in manufacturing technology transfers and provide technical feedback within areas of expertise.
• Apply an ownership mindset to manufacturing equipment and production spaces.

Engineering Support & Technical Operations

• Assist with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and change control activities.
• Support equipment qualification and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret process data to support project objectives and informed decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and operational efficiency.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including:
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Work Instructions
  • Training Materials
  • Technical Reports
  • Memorandums
  • Technology Transfer Documentation
• Support investigation activities, change controls, and quality system requirements.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with cGMP regulations, site procedures, and safety requirements.
• Clearly communicate technical findings and project outcomes to internal stakeholders and clients.

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant industry experience; or bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing process machinery and unit functions preferred.
• Ability to develop technical expertise and serve as an equipment owner for specific process systems.
• Experience working within a GMP‑regulated environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to lift materials and equipment as required.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to safely work with and around hazardous chemicals while following established safety procedures.

Join us and be part of a team that drives outstanding pharmaceutical innovations and makes a significant difference in people's lives!

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.