Lonza America Inc

Instrumentation Specialist

Lonza America Inc$70K — $95K *
Bend, OR 97701In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation and systems.
  • Proficient in maintaining and repairing analytical instruments.
  • Knowledge of GMP or similar regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with equipment validation or qualification processes.
  • Industry experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related areas.
  • Willingness to travel between local Bend sites as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory instruments.
  • Develop and maintain validation procedures for laboratory systems.
  • Support computer system validation activities for lab instruments.
  • Create and manage validation documents, including protocols and reports.
  • Coordinate on-site repairs and manage vendor relationships.
  • Order and maintain spare parts and inventory levels.
  • Support audits and provide technical expertise to ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Agile career and dynamic working culture.
  • Inclusive and ethical workplace environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Full Job Description
The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and compliance of laboratory instrumentation that supports critical quality control processes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-saving therapies while developing your technical expertise.

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.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an Instrumentation Specialist at our Bend, OR site. In this role, you will support Quality Control operations by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting analytical laboratory instruments.
What you will get
  • An agile career and dynamic working culture
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
What you will do
  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory instruments.
  • Develop and maintain validation procedures for laboratory systems.
  • Support computer system validation activities for lab instruments.
  • Create and manage validation documents, including protocols and reports.
  • Coordinate on-site repairs and manage vendor relationships.
  • Order and maintain spare parts and inventory levels.
  • Support audits and provide technical expertise to ensure compliance.
What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Experience working with laboratory instrumentation and systems.
  • Experience maintaining and repairing analytical instruments.
  • Knowledge of regulated environments such as GMP or similar standards.
  • Familiarity with validation or qualification of laboratory equipment.
  • Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
  • Ability to travel between local Bend sites as needed.

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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