Operations Technician

About the Role

Starting pay: $24 per hour. The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This is a fully site-based role. The role is a day shift operator position working 6am - 6pm on a rotating schedule (3 days one week, 4 days the following). Working on-site enables strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams and ensures the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient production processes.
• Follow safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain a compliant work environment.
• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Accurately document operational activities in accordance with regulatory and data integrity requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet production goals and project timelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Support training and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure the integrity of production data.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (pharma/biotech preferred).
• Basic understanding of GMP and regulated environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative team.

• Agile career and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for growth in a global life sciences organization.
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.