Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Lonza Group Ltd.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Bend, Oregon seeks individuals to manufacture clinical trial materials in strict GMP compliance. You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, own equipment lifecycles, and support tech transfer with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fully site-based manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant industry experience, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture clinical trial materials in accordance with approved GMP procedures and quality standards.
• Operate, clean, troubleshoot, and maintain pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Serve as an equipment owner and support equipment lifecycle, qualification, and maintenance activities.
• Support technology transfer, process optimization, and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyze manufacturing data and provide technical insights to support project objectives.
• Prepare and maintain GMP documentation, including procedures, reports, and training materials.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering/science-related field

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join our Early Phase Clinical Manufacturing team and help bring innovative therapies from development to clinical production. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-changing medicines while developing your technical expertise in a collaborative manufacturing environment. 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. 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

• The opportunity to contribute to innovative therapies that improve patient lives.
• Hands-on experience supporting clinical manufacturing and product development.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, quality, and technical operations.
• Opportunities to build technical expertise and grow your career within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Ownership of manufacturing equipment and involvement in equipment improvement initiatives.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace focused on learning and continuous improvement.
• Competitive benefits and compensation programs that recognize performance.

What you will do

• Manufacture clinical trial materials in accordance with approved GMP procedures and quality standards.
• Operate, clean, troubleshoot, and maintain pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Serve as an equipment owner and support equipment lifecycle, qualification, and maintenance activities.
• Support technology transfer, process optimization, and continuous improvement projects.
• Analyze manufacturing data and provide technical insights to support project objectives.
• Prepare and maintain GMP documentation, including procedures, reports, and training materials.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant industry experience, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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.