Experienced Analytical Chemist (Biotech)
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
Lonza Pharma & Biotech is excited to present an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist in our Bend, OR location. As a renowned leader in life sciences, Lonza provides a remarkable environment where collaboration and innovation flourish. Our analytical chemists apply their expertise in chemistry and GMP to assist in dosage form development, clinical trials, and commercial manufacturing. Join our driven team and make a vital contribution to the successful implementation of groundbreaking scientific solutions that truly enhance the world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct testing for the release and sampling of raw materials, finished products, and intermediates with strict adherence to quality standards.
- Perform flawless basic laboratory operations to ensure smooth workflow and detailed results.
- Operate and maintain sophisticated analytical instrumentation to determine the properties of various substances.
- Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods to support our ambitious research and production goals.
- Maintain meticulous notebook documentation and review to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance.
- Write, review, and approve methods, protocols, validations, summaries, and SOPs with a focus on world-class standards.
- Prepare and approve test notes, analytical test reports, and certificates of analysis.
- Explore and detail analytical laboratory investigations and deviations.
- Sample and test cleaning samples to ensure a strictly controlled laboratory environment.
Key Requirements:
- A degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
- Relevant laboratory experience in a related field is preferred.
- GMP experience is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in HPLC, Karl Fisher, dissolution, and other related lab technologies is preferred.
- Ability to work 4/10 shifts, either Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, with occasional weekend or additional hours as needed.
Join Lonza and be part of a team that competes on the global stage to develop ideas that define a difference. We value and respect our people and their contributions, and we are committed to ethical practices in all our endeavors. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to define a meaningful impact on millions of lives.
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.
