Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

6% employer 401(k) match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Bend, Oregon is hiring a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator for a 12-hour night shift (3 days one week, 4 days the next). The role includes operating and monitoring equipment, following GMP/SOPs, and ensuring high-quality medicines reach patients worldwide.

Starting pay is $24/hour with a 15% night shift differential to $27.60/hour. Relocation assistance, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with 6% match, and extensive training programs are offered for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and operate in a regulated environment.
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment to mix, fill, and package medications.
• Follow SOPs and maintain GMP and cleanroom standards.
• Measure ingredients and document production data.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment between production runs.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and safety checks.
• Work with teammates to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Bend, OR. Relocation compensation is available. 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.

Make a Difference in a Growing Industry Join our expanding team in Bend, Oregon as a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator. In this role, you'll be a critical part of producing life-saving and life-enhancing medicines used by patients around the world. Whether you're starting a new career or bringing manufacturing experience, we provide comprehensive training, hands-on support, and clear pathways for advancement. If you're dependable, motivated, and eager to learn, we'd love to meet you. Now hiring for Night Shift — 12-hour rotating schedule (3 days one week, 4 days the next), including at least one weekend day.

What you will get

• Starting pay of $24/hour plus overtime opportunities 15% night shift differential, increasing your pay to $27.60/hour when working nights
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 6% employer 401(k) match
• Generous Paid Time Off that increases with tenure
• Comprehensive paid training and development programs
• Opportunities for technical and leadership growth—many operators advance within 18 months
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Operate and monitor pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment used to mix, fill, and package medications
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain GMP and cleanroom standards
• Accurately measure ingredients and document production data
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment between production runs
• Perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and safety checks
• Work closely with teammates to meet production, quality, and safety goals
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Help ensure patients receive safe, high-quality medicines they can depend on

What we are looking for

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Comfortable wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift and move equipment safely
• Willingness to learn and work in a regulated environment
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and physical exam
• Manufacturing, production, food processing, warehouse, biotech, pharmaceutical, military, or technical experience is a plus—but not required. We provide the training you need to succeed.

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. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. 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.