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 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.

Lonza has an opening for an Operations Production Specialist to join our growing team in Bend, Oregon. In this role, you will help ensure manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP standards. You will work across Operations, Quality, and MSAT to support production readiness, improve processes, and help deliver life-changing therapies to patients.

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 to lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams across Operations, Quality, and MSAT.
• The full list of our global benefits can also be found at https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Manage batch records, forms, logbooks, and other controlled manufacturing documents.
• Prepare, review, and issue production documentation to support manufacturing readiness.
• Review completed batch records and electronic data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Support GMP compliance activities, investigations, corrective actions, and process changes.
• Help maintain inspection readiness and support internal and external audits.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and MSAT teams to deliver projects and improve site performance.

What we are looking for

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices, data integrity principles, and electronic batch records.
• Experience supporting quality systems, investigations, or compliance activities.
• Familiarity with project management tools and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

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. 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. 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.