Experienced Microbiologist

Lonza•Bend, OR

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Lonza Pharma & Biotech in Bend, Oregon is seeking an Experienced Microbiologist. This role is crucial for the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies within a highly regulated laboratory environment. It is a fully site-based position, emphasizing in-person collaboration and technical precision for manufacturing medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. The position involves designing, validating, and transferring microbiological testing methods, supporting testing and release activities for various materials, leading environmental monitoring, maintaining laboratory equipment, authoring technical documents, supporting audits, and mentoring team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or another related scientific discipline.
Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated laboratory environment.
Knowledge of microbiological techniques, including bioburden, sterility, and endotoxin testing.
Experience with environmental monitoring in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.
Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and quality requirements.
Experience supporting validation, qualification, or contamination control activities.
Availability to work a 4x10-hour shift schedule that includes one weekend day.

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.