QC Equipment Qualification Specialist (m/f/d)

Lonza Group; Oberwallis; Remote; CHF 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role at Visp site

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a QC Equipment Qualification Specialist (m/f/d) for an 11-month contract to own the analytical QC equipment lifecycle from URS through qualification, calibration, maintenance and decommissioning.

You will coordinate internal and external stakeholders, prepare IQ/OQ/PQ documents, support GMP compliance and regulatory audits, and ensure equipment availability while driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A university or college degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or a comparable scientific/technical qualification.
• Around 1–3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
• Solid understanding of qualification principles (IQ/OQ/PQ), GMP standards, and CAPAs.
• Experience coordinating external suppliers and service providers.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in both German and English.
• Familiarity with analytical systems (HPLC/UHPLC, GC, or titration), chromatography data systems (Empower), or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of analytical Quality Control equipment—from URS to qualification, calibration, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare qualification documents, test plans, and protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Coordinate external vendors and service technicians for installation, qualification, repair, and maintenance.
• Assess technical conditions, analyze recurring issues, and support Deviations, Change Controls, and CAPAs.
• Ensure GMP-compliant, traceable documentation and support regulatory audits and risk assessments.
• Lead or contribute to QC equipment modernization projects and track timelines and risks.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Engineering, IT and Procurement to maintain equipment availability and drive improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

German language

English language

Education

University degree in Chemistry/Pharmacy/Biotechnology/Process Engineering

Tools

HPLC/UHPLC

GC

Titration

Empower

LIMS

Job description

QC Equipment Qualification Specialist (m/f/d)

Every day, Lonza’s teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong.

Based at our Visp site for an initial 11-month contract (with the possibility of extension), you will take end-to-end technical ownership of analytical laboratory equipment across its entire lifecycle—from initial specifications and qualification through routine maintenance and decommissioning—ensuring our Quality Control operations run smoothly and meet the highest global standards.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Manage the full lifecycle of analytical Quality Control equipment—from user requirement specifications (URS) and procurement through qualification, calibration, maintenance, and decommissioning.

• Plan, coordinate, and prepare qualification documents, test plans, and protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), focusing on documentation, planning, and technical oversight rather than routine bench testing.

• Coordinate external vendors and service technicians during equipment installation, qualification, repair, and scheduled maintenance.

• Assess technical conditions, analyze recurring equipment issues, and support equipment-related Deviations, Change Controls, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

• Ensure complete, traceable, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant documentation while supporting regulatory audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

• Lead or contribute to Quality Control equipment and infrastructure modernization projects, tracking timelines and communicating risks across stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with Quality Control laboratories, Quality Assurance, Engineering, IT, and Procurement to maintain high equipment availability and drive continuous process improvement.

What we are looking for:

• A university or college degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or a comparable scientific/technical qualification (such as a trained laboratory technician with relevant industry experience).

• Around 1–3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment, ideally involving analytical laboratory equipment and qualification processes.

• Solid understanding of qualification principles (IQ/OQ/PQ), GMP standards, and quality processes including Deviations, Change Controls, and CAPAs.

• Experience coordinating external suppliers and service providers alongside a structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style.

• Strong communication skills with proficiency in both German (for daily site collaboration) and English (for technical documentation).

• Familiarity with analytical systems (such as HPLC/UHPLC, GC, or titration), chromatography data systems (like Empower), or laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is an advantage.

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

Lonza is a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. At Lonza, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

Lonza are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.