Lead QC Scientist, LC-MS/HPLC Method Validation

Lonza Group; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Geleen, Netherlands is seeking a QC Technical Expert on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will apply scientific skills to advise on QC topics, assess risks, implement methods and resolve QC issues in the branch.

You will work hands-on across LC-MS/HPLC assays and GMP processes, write and review SOPs and validation reports, and support internal audits while contributing to the quality and safety of therapies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QC laboratory experience in pharma/biotech.
• Extensive LC-MS and HPLC expertise.
• Subject Matter Expert in QC assays incl. LC-MS/HPLC.
• Experienced trainer and coach for QC team.
• Proven Analytical Method Validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as representative of the QC department for Quality Control topics with manufacturing and audits.
• Apply scientific skills to provide advice and propose improvements.
• Participate in gap assessment, transfer, validation and implementation of new QC methods and equipment.
• Write, review, and approve quality documents (SOPs, stability protocols, reports).
• Draft and review method validation protocols and reports; participate in execution of validation activities.

Skills

QC Laboratory

Method Validation

GMP Compliance

Training & Coaching

Audits

Tools

LC-MS

HPLC

ELISA

UV-Vis

Job description

Lonza in Geleen, Netherlands is seeking a QC Technical Expert on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will apply scientific skills to advise on QC topics, assess risks, implement methods and resolve QC issues in the branch.

You will work hands-on across LC-MS/HPLC assays and GMP processes, write and review SOPs and validation reports, and support internal audits while contributing to the quality and safety of therapies.