QC Analyst I - Microbial Control
Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA. The actual location of this job is in Portsmouth, NH, USA.
Join our Quality Microbial Control team on a specialized Sunday – Wednesday (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) shift. In this role, you will support our 2k asset by performing critical environmental and utility monitoring, ensuring our manufacturing environment meets the rigorous standards required for life-saving drug production.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do:
Microbial Testing: Execute routine test samples for In-Process, Lot Release, and Stability studies to support the 2k asset production schedule.
Facility Monitoring: Support the monitoring and sampling of critical utilities and HVAC systems throughout the facility to ensure a state of microbial control.
Data Integrity: Apply Data Integrity principles in all aspects of work, ensuring compliance with Lonza policies and cGMP standards.
Problem Solving: Work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature, recognizing and escalating deviations from accepted practices as required.
Documentation: Utilize laboratory computer systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) to accurately record and report high-quality results.
Safety & Quality: Take personal responsibility for safety and maintain a "Quality First" mindset, notifying management of any potential GMP deficiencies or process deviations.
Team Collaboration: Act as an engaged member of the Microbial Control team, maintaining a positive attitude and ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
What we are looking for:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s Degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related Science field is preferred.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data and follow complex instructions within defined procedures and practices.
Agility & Learning: A desire to learn from experience and treat errors as opportunities for professional growth.
Compliance Mindset: Commitment to adherence to cGMPs and the ability to exercise sound judgment to determine appropriate actions.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, necessary for reporting and collaborating within a shift-based team.
Dependability: Ability to work the assigned Sunday – Wednesday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM shift, arriving on time and maintaining focus on manufacturing demands.
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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
