Manufacturing Specialist, Quality Assurance (Night Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist, Quality Assurance (Night Shift) to ensure production readiness and compliance in a fully site-based role. You will review production records, apply correct labeling, and support QA activities to uphold quality standards.

The role requires independence, attention to detail, and strong communication. Four 10-hour night shifts (4:00 PM–3:00 AM, Sun–Wed) with relocation assistance for eligible candidates are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related industry.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and FDA regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting investigations or deviation management is preferred.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends or be on call as needed.
• Ability to work on site regularly and use personal protective equipment when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform area clearance to ensure production readiness and compliance.
• Apply and maintain correct product status labeling, including QA hold and rejected materials.
• Review production records for accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Support quality systems implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor product compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist with investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Communicate potential non-compliance or quality concerns.

Skills

Quality assurance processes

FDA regulations

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Job description

Manufacturing Specialist, Quality Assurance (Night Shift)

United States, Bend (Oregon)

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

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support quality assurance activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance and helping deliver life-changing therapies to patients.

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.

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.

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Sunday through Wednesday nights (4:00 PM – 3:00 AM, including a one-hour break).

What you will get

An agile career and dynamic working culture

An inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs that recognize high performance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career growth and development

A collaborative environment where your ideas make an impact

Perform area clearance activities to ensure production readiness and compliance

Apply and maintain correct product status labeling, including QA hold and rejected materials

Review production records for accuracy and compliance with quality standards

Support quality systems implementation and continuous improvement initiatives

Monitor product compliance throughout the manufacturing process

Assist with investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

Communicate and ?? potential non-compliance or quality concerns

What we are looking for

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related industry

Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Knowledge of quality assurance processes and FDA regulations

Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills

Experience supporting investigations or deviation management is preferred

Willingness to work occasional weekends or be on call as needed

Ability to work on site regularly and use personal protective equipment when required

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.