Quality Control, Analyst III - Analytical at Lonza Inc. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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 you to be part of!

The Quality Control (QC) Analyst III (1st Shift) will act as a team member of the Quality Control department to support production of in-process and final product drug lots for customers. Also participate in quality testing for ongoing customer stability studies. Provide on-time, high quality results to meet Manufacturing demands. A QC Analyst III: Applies job skills and company's policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks. Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.

10 Hour Shift:

Sunday - Wednesday: 8:00 am to 6:30 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Running test samples for In-Process, Lot Release and Stability studies.




• Reviewing assays.




• Training others.




• Writing- Quality Records (Deviations, CAPA, Change Control) and Test Methods.




• Projects – such as method transfers, new instruments, method qualifications.




• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree. Preferred area of study in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Related Science Fields.




• 2-5+ years industry experience, preferably in a cGMP environment.




• Use of Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).




• Use of Laboratory computer systems.




• Potential previous use of GMP Quality Systems such as: TrackWise, LIMS.




• Excellent ability to speak publicly.




• Excellent ability to interpret data.




• Perform assigned, complex and/or varied tasks. Make basic quality decisions independently.




• Begin to mentor other analysts.




• Prioritization and problem solving.




• Comprehend and follow instructions. Be able to communicate instructions to others in a clear, concise manner.




• Direct, control and plan tasks/projects.




• Brainstorming.




• Excellent ability to communicate in both written and verbal format.




• Relate to others in a team setting.




• Maintain positive attitude in a team environment.




• Act as an example of professionalism to other Level 1 and 2 analysts.




• Timeliness in completing assigned tasks.




• Works entire assigned shift, including arriving and departure on time.

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.