Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator

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

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production of life-changing medicines in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in maintaining safe, compliant operations while building valuable technical skills.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

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.

We are currently hiring for day and night shifts, working 12-hour rotations (three days one week, four days the next), including some weekend coverage.

What you will get

• Starting pay of $24 per hour, with overtime opportunities
• 15% shift differential for night shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure
• Opportunities for technical and leadership development
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits

The full list of our global benefits can also be found at: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Operate and monitor equipment used to manufacture pharmaceutical products
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain cleanroom standards
• Measure materials accurately and record production data
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble manufacturing equipment
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Work collaboratively with team members to support production goals
• Contribute to quality and continuous improvement initiatives

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Comfort working with personal protective equipment in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to safely lift and move equipment
• Willingness to learn and work in a regulated environment
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening requirements

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.

Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.