Entry-Level Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Lonza • Bend, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Lonza’s Early Phase Clinical Manufacturing team in Bend, Oregon, and help bring innovative therapies from development into production. This entry-level opportunity provides hands-on pharmaceutical manufacturing experience while contributing to the manufacture of therapies that improve patients' lives. The role supports production of clinical trial materials and involves operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment, working with engineering and other teams, and supporting production data and documentation.

This is a fully site-based role. In-person collaboration supports the close coordination and technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to high quality and safety standards. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Interest in learning pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Ability to work in controlled manufacturing environments while wearing required protective equipment.
• Comfort performing physical aspects of the role, including material handling and equipment operation.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacture of clinical trial materials used in pharmaceutical development.
• Operate, assemble, clean, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment according to approved procedures.
• Maintain production areas and assist with equipment maintenance and calibration activities.
• Partner with engineers to install, start up, and test manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Collect and organize production data to support operational and project objectives.
• Follow safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice standards while completing daily work.
• Prepare and update work instructions, training materials, and production documentation.

Benefits

• Day-one life, disability, medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6% of salary, plus an additional company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Participation in Lonza’s performance-based bonus program.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What This Job Offers

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