Scientist III, Analytical Development at Lonza Inc. in Bend, Oregon

Job Description:

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.

At Lonza Bend, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a Scientist III, Analytical Development. This role is crucial for those who are ambitious and ready to deliver remarkable solutions in the field of life sciences. Be a part of a proven team that is strictly determined to improve global health through flawless research and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document all experiments and results thoroughly with detailed observations


• Exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that supply project strategies and goals


• Design work plans around method evaluation and development for yourself and others


• Demonstrate a high level of professional expertise in one or more technical areas, preparing technical reports, summaries, and protocols


• Prepare detailed scientific presentations and reports for clients, colleagues, and management, participate in customer discussions


• Act as a mentor/coach for more junior Chemists

Key Requirements:

• B.S./M.S. with experience relating to pharmaceutical formulation development and analytical chemistry


• Experience with analyzing, and interpreting common analytical data used for amorphous pharmaceutical applications such as dissolution, GC, XRPD, HPLC, KF, and particle sizing


• Experience in method development, qualification, and validation around common pharmaceutical analytical techniques


• Knowledge of CMC and regulatory experience with advancing drug product formulations through later stage clinical trials encouraged


• Must be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, and comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, research, and manufacturing environment.


• Promote safety and demand high-quality standards for work being performed

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.