Entry-Level Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Lonza • Bend, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Shape the future of medicine by building new pharmaceutical products from clinical scale to full manufacturing. Grow your technical skills by taking charge of equipment lifecycles and working with expert teams in quality and engineering. Work in a safe, high-quality cGMP space that values your personal growth and new ideas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Thrive in fast-paced, collaborative team settings to hit daily production targets.
• Dedicated to lean principles, quality control, and rapid adaptation to new manufacturing processes.
• Strictly adhere to OSHA and company safety guidelines while managing hazardous materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Fully comfortable operating in controlled environment while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Capable of routine heavy lifting, material handling, and active equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Help manufacture clinical trial materials to support new pharmaceutical product development.
• Safely run production equipment and document your work according to standard procedures and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Train to become proficient in assembling, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting manufacturing machinery.
• Perform routine cleaning of production areas and assist technicians with equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Participate in new product transfers and share hands-on feedback with the team.
• Assist engineers with the installation, startup, and testing of new manufacturing equipment.
• Help gather and organize production data to support project goals and team decisions.
• Learn the workflow to help identify simple ways to make daily operations smoother and more efficient.
• Help write and update simple work instructions, training guides, and basic technical reports.
• Ensure all daily tasks strictly follow safety rules and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations.
• Assist with basic investigations into equipment or process variations.
• Share daily updates and technical findings clearly with your team members and supervisors.

Benefits

• Life, disability, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k Match: 100% match up to 6% of your salary, plus an extra automatic company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Lonza bonus program: Performance-linked variable pay plan that rewards yearly company and individual success
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED