QA Associate

Lonza; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in life sciences is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to join their team in Slough. In this role, you will ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and support site operations. Your responsibilities will include reviewing documentation, advising on best practices, and mentoring colleagues in cGMP practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in people's lives through quality assurance in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join a company that values ethical practices and continuous improvement while making a positive impact globally.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment, preferably GMP.
• Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation for compliance with GMP standards.
• Advise on best practices for document completion and follow-up.
• Identify and report non-conformances effectively.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Quality Assurance

GMP Compliance

Education

BSc in a Scientific Subject

Job description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The role:

Join Lonza as a Quality Assurance (QA) Associate in Slough, UK. You will work closely with quality and operational functions to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and support site operations.

You will support senior QA leadership in driving continuous improvement and ensuring that quality is maintained appropriately, meeting customer and regulatory expectations. Your efforts will enable the Lonza Slough Site to meet its ambitious targets.

Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday

Key responsibilities:

• Provide detailed reviews of documentation generated during manufacturing, development, and laboratory processes.
• Advise on standard methodologies for document completion, review, and follow-up actions, advancing issues when necessary.
• Act as a point of contact for general queries relating to Quality and advance as needed.
• Apply your knowledge of quality procedures to identify and report non-conformances, resolving any issues by interacting with relevant personnel.
• Apply your expertise in GMP and quality processes to manage and advance major compliance issues through the site Quality Management System (QMS) processes.
• Actively identify, suggest, and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Mentor and coach business partners in cGMP practices to maintain and develop a cGMP environment.

Key requirements:

• A BSc or equivalent experience in a scientific subject is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within a GMP environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.