Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator

About the role

Location: Bend, OR.

Relocation compensation is available.

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.

Make a Difference in a Growing Industry! Join our expanding team in Bend, Oregon as a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator. In this role, you'll be a critical part of producing life-saving and life-enhancing medicines used by patients around the world. Whether you're starting a new career or bringing manufacturing experience, we provide comprehensive training, hands-on support, and clear pathways for advancement. If you're dependable, motivated, and eager to learn, we'd love to meet you.

Now hiring for both Day & Night Shift - 12-hour rotating schedule (3 days one week, 4 days the next), including at least one weekend day.

Shape the future of medicine by building new pharmaceutical products from clinical scale to full manufacturing.

What you will get

• Starting pay of $24/hour base plus daily manufacturing overtime built in to our current shift schedule.
• 15% more pay when you work nights, increasing your starting pay to $27.60/hour (before overtime).
• Lonza bonus program for all employees: Performance-linked variable pay plan that rewards yearly company and individual success.
• Day-One Insurance: Life, disability, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401k Match: 100% match up to 6% of your salary, plus an extra automatic company contribution.
• Starting PTO of 3 weeks + 5 floating holidays to use at your discretion
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Access to Lonza's global benefits: c areers/benefits.

What you will do

• Work in a safe, high-quality cGMP space that values your personal growth and new ideas.
• Operate and monitor pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment used to mix, fill, and package medications.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain GMP and cleanroom standards.
• Accurately measure ingredients and document production data.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment between production runs.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and safety checks.
• Work closely with teammates to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What we are looking for

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including one weekend day.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Comfortable wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift and move equipment safely.
• Willingness to learn and work in a regulated environment.
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and physical exam.
• Manufacturing, production, food processing, warehouse, biotech, pharmaceutical, military, or technical experience is a plus-but not required. We provide the training you need to succeed.

Additional information

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment.

Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.