Experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

United States, Bend (Oregon)

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician to join their Early Phase Clinical Manufacturing team. This role offers the outstanding opportunity to contribute to world-class pharmaceutical innovations, while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you are ambitious and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact, we want you to join our mission to improve lives.

• Opportunity to contribute to the development and manufacture of innovative pharmaceutical products.
• Hands-on experience supporting clinical manufacturing and product development activities across multiple scales.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, and technical operations.
• Ownership of manufacturing process equipment and involvement in equipment lifecycle management.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• A collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
• Experience working within a regulated cGMP environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance.

• Support pharmaceutical product and process development through the manufacture of clinical trial materials.
• Execute manufacturing activities in accordance with approved procedures and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Establish subject matter expertise in the assembly, operation, cleaning, and troubleshooting of process equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of manufacturing areas and support maintenance and calibration activities.
• Participate in manufacturing technology transfers and provide technical feedback within areas of expertise.
• Apply an ownership mindset to manufacturing equipment and production spaces.

• Assist with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, and change control activities.
• Support equipment qualification and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret process data to support project objectives and informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and operational efficiency.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including:
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Work Instructions
• Training Materials
• Technical Reports
• Memorandums
• Technology Transfer Documentation
• Support investigation activities, change controls, and quality system requirements.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with cGMP regulations, site procedures, and safety requirements.
• Clearly communicate technical findings and project outcomes to internal stakeholders and clients.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant industry experience; or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing process machinery and unit functions preferred.
• Ability to develop technical expertise and serve as an equipment owner for specific process systems.
• Experience working within a GMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and manufacturing…