Manufacturing Operator Jobs in Oregon

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator

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.

Join our growing team in Bend, Oregon as a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator. In this role, you’ll help produce medicines that improve lives worldwide. We provide extensive training, so your willingness to learn and grow matters most.

Now hiring for Days and Nights; 12-hour shifts (3 days one week, 4 days the next) with at least 1 day on the weekend.

What you will get

• Starting pay of $24 per hour plus overtime and a 15% night shift premium, bringing your hourly rate to $27.60 when working nights.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 6% 401(k) employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off that increases with tenure
• Opportunities for technical and leadership growth—many operators advance within 18 months
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits

What you will do

• Operate and monitor equipment to mix, fill, and package medications safely
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain cleanroom standards
• Accurately measure ingredients and record production data
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment after each run
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations
• Support continuous improvement and quality 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
• 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

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.