Experienced Microbiologist
- Location
- Bend, OR
- Listed
- Yesterday
About the role
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.
Join Lonza Pharma & Biotech in Bend, Oregon, as an Experienced Microbiologist. In this role, you will contribute to the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies while working alongside a collaborative team in a highly regulated laboratory environment.
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.
What you will get
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- A collaborative team environment that values innovation and learning.
- The opportunity to help bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide
What you will do
- 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.
What we are looking for
- 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.
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. 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Lonza's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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