Chemist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Growth programs

Global collaboration

Learning opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Lonza in Rewari, Haryana, India, seeks a QC Analyst to oversee analytical testing and ensure quality and compliance in a GMP environment. You will manage sampling, testing, CoA reviews, and SAP-driven material disposition.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in pharma QC, hands-on spectroscopy and chromatography, and strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills to support audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Life Sciences.
• 1–3 years of QC experience in pharma or regulated manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP, GLP and quality systems (OOS, deviations, APQR).
• Hands-on analytical techniques and lab instrumentation (HPLC, GC, UV, dissolution).
• Familiarity with SAP for material management and batch disposition.

Responsibilities

• Lab activities including sampling, testing, and release of materials and finished products.
• Review and approve analytical results and CoA; enable timely disposition in SAP.
• Manage quality systems: OOS/OOT, deviations, change controls, APQR.
• Ensure cGMP/GLP compliance across QC operations and documentation.
• Oversee instrument qualification/validation, calibration, stability studies, reagents.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, vendor management, external labs.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives with EHS adherence.

Skills

Quality control

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical testing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

B.Pharm / B.Sc Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV spectrometry

Dissolution tester

SAP

Job description

Location: Rewari, Haryana, India

Join Lonza’s Quality Control team in Rewari and play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of pharmaceutical products. As a QC Analyst, you will oversee analytical testing, and drive quality systems in a regulated GMP environment.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Opportunities to collaborate with global cross-functional teams.

• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

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

What you will do

• Responsible for laboratory activities including sampling, testing, and release of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products.

• Review and approve analytical results and Certificates of Analysis (CoA), ensuring timely material disposition in SAP.

• Manage quality systems including OOS/OOT, deviations, change controls, and Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQR).

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GLP, and regulatory requirements across all QC operations and documentation (SOPs, STPs, DMS).

• Oversee laboratory operations including instrument qualification/validation, calibration, stability studies, and reagent/chemical management.

• Support audits, regulatory inspections, vendor management, and coordination with external laboratories.

• Develop continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to EHS standards.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related Life Sciences discipline.

• 1-3 years Strong experience in Quality Control within pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.

• In-depth knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and quality systems (OOS, deviations, change control, APQR).

• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV, dissolution).

• Familiarity with SAP systems for material management and batch disposition is preferred.

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

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.