Entry-Level Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

United States, Bend (Oregon) – Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

About the role

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an experienced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician to join their Early Phase Clinical Manufacturing team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to world-class pharmaceutical innovations 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.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Assist in production: Help manufacture clinical trial materials to support new pharmaceutical product development.
• Follow guidelines: Safely run production equipment and document your work according to standard procedures and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Learn the equipment: Train to become proficient in assembling, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting manufacturing machinery.
• Maintain workspaces: Perform routine cleaning of production areas and assist technicians with equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Support new projects: Participate in new product transfers and share hands-on feedback with the team.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Help with setup: Assist engineers with the installation, startup, and testing of new manufacturing equipment.
• Review process data: Help gather and organize production data to support project goals and team decisions.
• Spot improvements: Learn the workflow to help identify simple ways to make daily operations smoother and more efficient.

Compliance & Documentation

• Draft documents: Help write and update simple work instructions, training guides, and basic technical reports.
• Maintain standards: Ensure all daily tasks strictly follow safety rules and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations.
• Report issues: Assist with basic investigations into equipment or process variations.
• Communicate clearly: Share daily updates and technical findings clearly with your team members and supervisors.

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.

Benefits

• Day-One Insurance: 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.