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 II, 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:

• Observe and comply with good manufacturing and quality control laboratory practices.




• Develop phase-appropriate quality control strategies for cleaning, raw materials, drug substances, drug product intermediates, and drug products.




• Perform basic laboratory operations, operate analytical instrumentation, and support instrument qualification and verification activities.




• Conduct and properly document the collection, interpretation, and results of data using good documentation and data integrity practices.




• Direct and perform phase-appropriate analytical development, validation, and transfers of analytical methods.




• Write, review and approve methods, method validations, and standard operating procedures.




• Prepare and approve protocols, summaries, technical reports and quality reports.




• Participate in change control processes and support investigations.




• Coach, train and mentor colleagues, and interface directly with customers in areas of expertise.




• Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory inspections.




• Perform other duties as required

Key Requirements:

• Requires a B.S. degree in chemistry or related scientific field




• Some experience in chemistry, pharmaceutical formulation development, analytical chemistry, or related field, including relevant graduate school experience




• 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 possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work 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.