Operations Technician

Starting pay: $24 per hour

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

This is a fully site-based role. Working on-site enables strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensures the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

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.

At our Bend, OR site, you will join a collaborative and innovative manufacturing team. As an Operations Technician, you will play a key role in supporting production activities that enable the delivery of life-changing therapies. We are currently looking for day shift operators working 6am - 6pm on a rotating schedule (3 days one week, 4 days the following).

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 growth in a global life sciences organization
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits

Learn more: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits 

What you will do

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient production processes
• Follow safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain a compliant work environment
• Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance to minimize downtime
• Accurately document operational activities in accordance with regulatory and data integrity requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and project timelines
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and performance
• Support training and knowledge sharing across the team
• Conduct quality checks and ensure the integrity of production data

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (pharma/biotech preferred)
• Basic understanding of GMP and regulated environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative team

About Lonza

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.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.