Lonza
Quality Control Specialist
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerLonza
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Job Title: Quality Control Specialist
Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)
At Lonza, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), our people are our greatest strength. As a global leader in life sciences, we work together to develop innovative solutions that help improve lives around the world. Through collaboration, expertise, and a commitment to quality, our teams play a critical role in bringing life-changing therapies to patients.
As a QC Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting Quality Control activities within a cGMP-regulated environment. You will perform laboratory testing on in-process materials, raw materials, environmental monitoring samples, stability studies, and finished products while analyzing data and supporting investigations. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support quality systems, and help ensure products meet regulatory and quality requirements.
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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
Opportunities to grow and develop your career
A collaborative and team-focused laboratory environment
The opportunity to contribute to life-changing therapies
What you will do
Perform quality control testing to support manufacturing, stability programs, environmental monitoring, and product release activities
Execute laboratory assays and analytical techniques in accordance with approved procedures and cGMP requirements
Analyze and interpret data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results
Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, test methods, and system-related issues
Support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and other quality system activities
Utilize laboratory systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, DMS, or similar electronic quality systems
Support training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the laboratory while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
What we are looking for
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field preferred
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, microbiology, or quality control laboratory environment
Experience performing laboratory testing and working with analytical or microbiological methods
Experience using laboratory systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, DMS, or similar electronic systems preferred
Strong ability to analyze data, recognize trends, and investigate potential issues
Knowledge of cGMP regulations, data integrity principles, and documentation practices
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
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.
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