Technologist

Lonza Group Ltd.; Slough; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lonza is seeking a proactive Quality Control Technologist to join the Slough facility's Raw Materials team. You will ensure raw materials meet strict quality and regulatory standards while keeping laboratory operations running smoothly.

You will release materials using SAP/LIMS, review results, and coordinate daily activities. The role requires a practical background in Analytical Chemistry and a strong emphasis on GMP and safety.

Qualifications

• Educational or practical background in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience managing quality records and documentation.
• Strong commitment to GMP regulatory standards and safety.

Responsabilités

• Perform disposition and release of raw materials using SAP and LIMS, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate test results, prepare raw material specification packs, and consolidate GMP packs for microbiology.
• Coordinate daily activities and scheduling within Raw Materials to keep projects on track.
• Lead quality record completion and EHS actions, conduct root-cause investigations and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with operations by leading materials planning meetings and guiding documentation practices.

Connaissances

Analytical Chemistry

Quality records

GMP compliance

Formation

Analytical Chemistry degree

Outils

SAP

LIMS

Description du poste

Job Title: Quality Control Technologist – Raw Materials

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Lonza is looking for a proactive Quality Control Technologist to join our Quality Control team at our Slough facility. In this role, you will play a vital role in ensuring that raw materials used in our manufacturing processes meet strict compliance, quality, and regulatory standards, while keeping laboratory operations running smoothly.

What you will get

• Work in an engaging and collaborative Quality Control department
• Deepen your expertise in raw materials management, analytical testing, and global compliance standards (GMP).
• Gain practical leadership experience by coordinating daily workflow scheduling and guiding team members on best practices.
• Directly impact manufacturing efficiency and safety by taking ownership of material release processes and quality investigations.

What you will do

• Perform the disposition and release of raw materials using SAP and LIMS, ensuring complete accuracy and compliance with site and regulatory requirements.
• Critically evaluate test results, complete raw material specification packs, and consolidate GMP packs for microbiology.
• Coordinate daily activities, maintenance, and scheduling within the Raw Materials team to ensure projects stay on track.
• Lead quality record completion and EHS actions, conducting root-cause investigations, impact analyses, and risk assessments when needed.
• Collaborate closely with operations by leading materials planning meetings and advising team members on documentation best practices.
• Oversee the archiving of assay forms and raw material specifications while maintaining meticulous record-keeping standards.

What we are looking for

• Educational or practical background in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, with experience managing quality records.
• Hands-on experience navigating SAP and LIMS to review, track, and release materials.
• Strong commitment to maintaining GMP regulatory standards, championing workplace safety, and driving continuous improvement.
• A collaborative team player who shares knowledge, supports peers, and effectively communicates across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven to align daily outputs with overall business strategy and customer satisfaction.

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Every day, our 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.

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

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference.

Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us.

Be you.