QC Equipment Qualification Specialist (m/f/d)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Agile career and dynamic culture

Job summary

Lonza, based at Visp, seeks a QC Equipment Qualification Specialist to own the analytical QC equipment lifecycle from URS through qualification, calibration, maintenance and decommissioning. The role emphasizes documentation, planning, and technical oversight with in-person collaboration on site.

The ideal candidate has a science degree and 1–3 years of GMP-regulated pharma experience, with strong IQ/OQ/PQ understanding and experience coordinating external vendors.

Qualifications

• University/college degree in a relevant science or technical field with GMP experience.
• Experience with analytical QC equipment qualification processes.
• Experience coordinating external vendors and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of QC analytical equipment from URS to qualification, calibration, maintenance and decommissioning.
• Plan and prepare qualification docs, test plans, and protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Coordinate external vendors and service technicians during installation and maintenance.
• Assist with Deviations, Change Controls and CAPAs; support GMP documentation and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with QC labs, QA, Engineering, IT and Procurement to maximize equipment availability.

Skills

GMP experience

Analytical equipment qualification

IQ/OQ/PQ familiarity

Vendor coordination

Documentation & GMP

German & English communication

Education

Bachelor’s 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.