Analytical Chemist

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.

Join Lonza Pharma & Biotech in Bend, OR as an Analytical Chemist supporting dosage form development and manufacturing in a cGMP lab.

The actual location of this job is in Bend, OR, USA. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This role follows a 4x10 schedule:
Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday.

What you will do:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found on

What we are looking for:

• Test raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for release and stability.
• Perform basic and intermediate laboratory operations.
• Validate and transfer analytical methods with supervision.
• Operate analytical instrumentation including HPLC and FTIR.
• Document and review notebook entries accurately.
• Write and review test procedures and SOPs under supervision.
• Support special projects and train new chemists.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field + 3 or more years' experience
• Laboratory experience in a related field
• Experience with GMP practices is preferred.
• Proficiency in HPLC, FTIR, and related lab technologies.
• Ability to work 4x10 schedule and occasional weekends.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team projects.

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.