Lab Technician, Analytical Development

United States, Bend (Oregon)

Background

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an open position for a laboratory technician and coordinator to join the Next Generation Bioprocess R&D team at our location in Bend, OR.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a challenging, dynamic, and cross-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers who focus on improving the manufacturing of biologics medicines.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an Lab Technician to join their Analytical Development team in their Bend, OR location.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and in proper working order
  • Organization and storage of laboratory supplies
  • Maintain laboratory reagent and consumables inventory, and place orders for replacements when needed
  • Complete training as required, including but not limited to; GMP entry, glassware washing, and solution preparation
  • Complete training for safe and appropriate handling and disposal of solutions and waste
  • Perform routine laboratory procedures such as, but not limited to; cleaning and restocking glassware, properly disposing of organic and pharmaceutical waste, cleaning and preparing dissolution baths, etc.
  • May assist in setting up and/or conducting routine tests using standard techniques under the direction of a Scientist
  • Adhere to quality systems and standards to ensure a safe work environment and processes

Requirements

  • Science background preferred (any mechanical or technical background considered)
  • Learns and adheres to proper chemical handling procedures
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to understand and follow protocols, policies and procedures
  • Works independently and carries out assigned duties effectively

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.

Reference: R55726