Quality Control Analyst

Lonza; France; On-site; Confidentiel; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Lonza in Strasbourg, France, is seeking a Quality Control Analyst (m/f/d) to join on site. You will perform microbiological testing and environmental monitoring to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

You will manage analytical results within quality systems, conduct data trending, and participate in investigations and CAPA implementations to drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiological quality control and environmental monitoring within regulated pharma/life sciences.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, GLP, hygiene standards and health & safety requirements.
• Experience participating in investigations, deviation management and CAPA activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing and environmental monitoring to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Manage and review analytical results in quality systems for timely product release.
• Conduct trending analyses of microbiological and environmental data to identify deviations and improvements.
• Participate in investigations of non-conformances and CAPA implementations.
• Qualify and maintain laboratory instruments, reagents and systems for compliant operations.
• Draft and implement laboratory procedures and quality documentation per GMP/GLP.

Skills

Microbiological QC

Environmental monitoring

Laboratory testing

QA/QC

GLP/GLP

Root cause analysis

Data trend analysis

Education

Microbiology / Life Sciences degree

Job description

Quality Control Analyst (m/f/d)

Location: Strasbourg, France

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

Join our Quality Control team in Strasbourg and play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of products manufactured for patients worldwide. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, contributing directly to product quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Perform microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities to ensure product quality and compliance within manufacturing and laboratory environments.
• Manage and review analytical results within quality systems, supporting timely product release and effective quality decision-making.
• Conduct trending analyses of microbiological and environmental data, identifying deviations, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in investigations of non-conformances, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Qualify, verify, and maintain laboratory instruments, reagents, and analytical systems to ensure reliable and compliant laboratory operations.
• Draft, revise, and implement laboratory procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation in accordance with GMP and GLP requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory performance and regulatory compliance.

What we are looking for

• Experience in microbiological quality control, environmental monitoring, or laboratory testing within a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological techniques and environmental monitoring programs.
• Good understanding of quality systems (QA/QC), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), hygiene standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Experience participating in investigations, deviation management, and root cause analysis activities.
• Ability to analyze quality data, identify trends, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Education in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, team spirit, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced regulated environment.

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.