Real-Time In-Process QA Specialist – Bend, OR

Lonza Group Ltd.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Career development

Cross-functional exposure

Benefits overview

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Bend, Oregon, is seeking an IPQA (In-Process Quality Assurance) Specialist to provide real-time quality oversight of manufacturing operations on-site.

The role supports product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a highly collaborative environment. You will monitor processes, review records, and assist investigations to ensure right-first-time manufacturing and an inspection-ready site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and quality systems.
• Experience reviewing manufacturing documentation and supporting quality compliance activities.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills across functions.
• Ability to work on-site and follow cleanroom gowning and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing and packaging activities for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Review batch records and production documentation to identify issues and support right-first-time execution.
• Identify quality events, support investigations, impact assessments, and corrective actions.
• Perform line clearances and verify manufacturing and packaging readiness.
• Support material receipt, weighing, and dispensing from a quality perspective.
• Partner with Production and Quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a compliant, safe, and inspection-ready manufacturing environment.

Skills

Degree in science/engineering

3+ years experience

cGMP knowledge

Quality systems

Documentation review

SAP familiarity

Cross-functional communication

Cleanroom gowning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Bend, Oregon, is seeking an IPQA (In-Process Quality Assurance) Specialist to provide real-time quality oversight of manufacturing operations on-site.

The role supports product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a highly collaborative environment. You will monitor processes, review records, and assist investigations to ensure right-first-time manufacturing and an inspection-ready site.