R&D Upstream Scientist/Engineer

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

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, OR seeks an R&D Upstream Scientist/Engineer to advance biomanufacturing solutions. You will conduct mammalian cell culture experiments and apply engineering principles to optimize bioprocess performance, safety, and quality. You will document results, interact with computational teams, and contribute to technology transfer.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Chemical/Bioengineering or related fields or equivalent experience, with strong communication and teamwork mindset, ready to

Qualifications

• Mammalian cell culture experience preferred; willingness to learn new bioprocess techniques.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to contribute beyond your core background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments in a mammalian bioreactor setting and document results.
• Apply fundamental principles of biology, chemistry, engineering, mass and heat transfer to bioprocess challenges.
• Operate unit operations safely and demonstrate proficiency in achieving quality results.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks and summarize results for transfer to downstream teams.
• Collaborate with computational science groups to improve data management tools.
• Evaluate instruments, equipment and processes for safety, quality and performance improvements.
• Prepare technical memos, reports, and technology transfer documentation.
• Lead basic lab functions and suggest improvements to practices.

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering

B.S. in Cell or Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Job description

R&D Upstream Scientist/Engineer
Bend, OR

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.

As a R&D Upstream Scientist/Engineer at Lonza, you will join a dynamic and ambitious team dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to biomanufacturing challenges. Located in the beautiful Bend, OR, USA, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in life sciences. You will work alongside exceptionally hard-working colleagues, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and presenting results to drive innovation within the industry. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about science, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.

What you will do:

• Completing experiments in a mammalian bioreactor setting
• Applying knowledge of biological, chemical, or engineering fundamentals including mass and energy conservation, heat and mass transfer, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and basic mathematical modeling
• Learning and understanding how to safely operate a range of unit operations and demonstrating proficiency for achieving quality results
• Maintaining an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook to document the execution and results of experiments
• Collaborating with computational science teams to improve data management tools
• Evaluating instruments, equipment, processes, and systems to improve safety, quality, and performance
• Communicating technical information to internal teams and clients through oral and written correspondence, presentations, and reports
• Preparing written documents such as technical memos, reports, and technology transfer documentation
• Leading the execution of basic lab functions and suggesting operational improvements to laboratory practices

What we are looking for:

• B.S. or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering, or B.S. or equivalent experience in Cell or Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Growth mindset
• A strong drive to learn and contribute outside of your educational specialty
• Previous experience in a biology lab is preferred; previous experience with mammalian cell culture is desirable
• A bias towards collaboration

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 and 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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.