Dutch-Speaking QC Engineer - Validation & QA

Lonza; Belgium; On-site; Confidential; Full time

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Job summary

Lonza in Bornem, Belgium seeks a Dutch-speaking QC Engineer to validate QC laboratory equipment and methods, plan validation activities, and document qualification test evidence. The role involves process and software-related QC testing, ensuring alignment with business processes and SOPs.

The candidate will drive QA-aligned continuous improvement in QC projects, support audits, and assist with CAPA plans, changes, and deviations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, pharmacy, biotechnology or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years engineer experience within quality control environment.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a GMP production environment.
• Relevant experience with managing projects or validation.
• Hands-on, pragmatic and a positive problem-solving mindset, able to work in a complex environment with different stakeholders and with continuously evolving developments.
• Clear analytical and problem solving skil

Responsibilities

• Validation: validates QC laboratory equipment and test methods.
• Pro-active scheduling of validation activities and analyses.
• Creates documented evidence of qualification test method as well as validation summaries.
• Follow-up on validation activities linked to business process and software applications by determining or executing appropriate QC tests and SOPs.
• Continuous improvement: participates in department and site related meetings to assure delivery, adherence to quality systems, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Rolls out various QC projects specific to the laboratory systems or processes, in compliance with applicable standards.
• Drives as well as provides the necessary support to the QC team related to changes and deviations in accordance with internal references.
• Drives the qualification and evaluation process of new products and vendors in cooperation with the QA department.
• Supports customer and regulatory audits to increase customer confidence and satisfaction. Creates and executes CAPA plans.
• Drives training activities on QC related topics to maintain a sustainable quality culture with intrinsically motivated employees.

Education

Master's degree in engineering, pharmacy, biotechnology or equivalent

Job description

Lonza in Bornem, Belgium seeks a Dutch-speaking QC Engineer to validate QC laboratory equipment and methods, plan validation activities, and document qualification test evidence. The role involves process and software-related QC testing, ensuring alignment with business processes and SOPs.

The candidate will drive QA-aligned continuous improvement in QC projects, support audits, and assist with CAPA plans, changes, and deviations.