Engineer / Scientist II, Research & Development Full-time

Scientist / Engineer II

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist / Engineer II to join our Biomanufacturing R&D team in Bend, Oregon. In this role, you will work with a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary group of scientists and engineers focused on advancing biologics manufacturing technologies that improve patient outcomes.

What you will get

• An agile career path within a dynamic and innovative working culture
• An inclusive, ethical, and safety-driven workplace
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop across disciplines
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• The chance to contribute to medicines that improve millions of lives

What you will do

• Design and execute experiments in a mammalian bioreactor environment
• Analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate experimental data and results
• Apply scientific and engineering fundamentals in a hypothesis-driven setting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including computational scientists
• Support technology development and transfer across the Lonza network
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and experimental records
• Contribute to safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory operations

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biology, or biochemistry
• A solid foundation in scientific or engineering principles
• Experience working in a biology laboratory environment
• Interest or experience in mammalian cell culture is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn beyond your specialization
• Motivation to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.