Lonza America Inc

Experienced Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Engineer

Lonza America Inc$90K — $120K *
Bend, OR 97701In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated industry.
  • Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
  • Proven ability to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve technical problems.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary process owner for commercial products, ensuring safe and reliable manufacturing operations.
  • Lead technology transfer activities and support manufacturing campaigns for pharmaceutical products.
  • Collaborate with customers and project teams to address technical challenges and improve process performance.
  • Drive operational excellence through identifying and implementing improvements in yield and efficiency.
  • Lead investigations and risk assessments using data-driven methodologies.
  • Assist with regulatory inspections and process validation activities.
  • Mentor colleagues and support operator training to enhance technical expertise.

Benefits

  • Agile career development and dynamic work culture.
  • Inclusive and ethical workplace.
  • Compensation programs that reward high performance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities to lead technical initiatives and influence manufacturing improvements.
  • Exposure to innovative pharmaceutical technologies and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Chance to contribute to life-changing therapies for patients globally.
Full Job Description
The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Join Lonza Pharma & Biotech and help bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. As an Experienced MSAT Engineer, you will be at the forefront of technical operations, partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and solve complex scientific and engineering challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact while advancing your career within a global leader in life sciences.

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 technical initiatives and influence manufacturing excellence.


  • Exposure to innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and cross-functional collaboration.


  • The opportunity to help deliver life-changing therapies to patients around the world.


What you will do

  • Serve as the primary process owner for commercial products, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable manufacturing operations.


  • Lead technology transfer activities and support commercial manufacturing campaigns for pharmaceutical products.


  • Partner with customers, project teams, and manufacturing stakeholders to solve technical challenges and improve process performance.


  • Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing improvements that enhance yield, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.


  • Lead investigations, root cause analyses, risk assessments, and corrective action activities using data-driven methodologies.


  • Support regulatory inspections, process validation, commissioning, qualification, and ongoing process verification activities.


  • Mentor colleagues, support operator training, and contribute to technical expertise development across the site.


What we are looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.


  • Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related regulated industry.


  • Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements and manufacturing processes.


  • Experience using scientific and engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges.


  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.


  • Commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and consistent on-site attendance.


Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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