Senior Microbiologist - Pharma & Biotech (Bend, OR)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Experienced Microbiologist to contribute to the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies in a regulated laboratory setting. This site-based role emphasizes real-time collaboration and precision to ensure high-quality products for patients worldwide.

You will design, validate, and transfer microbiological testing methods, support release activities, and lead environmental monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or another related scientific discipline.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech regulated lab environment.
• Knowledge of microbiological techniques including bioburden, sterility, and endotoxin testing.
• Experience with environmental monitoring in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of cGMP and quality requirements.
• Experience supporting validation, qualification, or contamination control activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and transfer microbiological testing methods in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Support testing and release activities for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Lead environmental monitoring activities and analyze data to help reduce contamination risks.
• Maintain, qualify, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure reliable results.
• Author, review, and approve technical documents, including protocols, procedures, and reports.
• Support audit readiness and represent the microbiology function during inspections and client visits.
• Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the laboratory.

Skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Microbiological techniques

Environmental monitoring

cGMP compliance

Validation/qualification experience

Shift flexibility (4x10h)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related discipline

Job description

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Experienced Microbiologist to contribute to the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies in a regulated laboratory setting. This site-based role emphasizes real-time collaboration and precision to ensure high-quality products for patients worldwide.

You will design, validate, and transfer microbiological testing methods, support release activities, and lead environmental monitoring.